How to Make Soft & Fresh Paneer at Home in 7 Easy Steps

Step 1:

Take a pan and pour milk in it, heat it on medium flame till it reaches the temperature below boiling point, remember the temperature should be 176 Fahrenheit.

Step 2:

Take 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar, add one tablespoon at a time, and stir it gently till the milk begins to curdle & separate. Then turn off the gas.

Step 3:

Place a muslin cloth over a strainer and pour the curdled milk into it. The whey will drain out, leaving the dry curd in the cloth.

Step 4:

Rinse the leftover curd in the cloth and rinse it with water to remove any bitterness of lemon or vinegar.

Step 5:

Wrap around the curd tightly with the muslin cloth, and hang it for 30-45 minutes under a heavy-weight object, so that access water strains out and forms a shape of paneer.

Step 6:

After 30-45 minutes remove the muslin cloth & heavy weight with which you have pressed the cloth.

Step 7:

Your soft and fresh paneer is ready, cut it into cubes or slices and enjoy with any garnishing or dip.