Ever Wondered How to Make Paneer at Home? Here is the Complete Guide to Take Out Soft and Creamy Paneer from Milk at Home (2021)

Homemade paneer comes out juicy and soft if you make it using curd. This method allows for quick and easy paneer that you can use to prepare curry, pizza, pasta, sandwich, etc. Follow these steps to make paneer at home using yoghurt:

• First of all, take a pan, add milk to it and boil.
• Then whisk the yoghurt in a bowl to make it smooth.
• When milk is boiling, add yoghurt to it and stir.
• After some time, when milk gets curdled, separate the greenish water from it. And strain the curdled milk in a bowl. You can place a soft cloth in the strainer for straining.
• Also, collect the greenish water in a bowl. This water is whey, and you can use it to make kneading dough, dal, kadhi, or buttermilk.
• After collecting the curdling mixture, place the strainer in a bowl.
• Use a cloth to cover it and keep aside for at least 30 minutes to remove the extra water.
• Finally, remove the cheese from the strainer and cut it with a knife into pieces as required.
You can use this paneer within 3 to 5 days.

Quality paneer is the crucial component of a recipe for a refreshing salad, soft milky dessert, and flavourful sabzi. To make such tasty cheese at home using lemon juice or vinegar, you need to follow these steps.

• Add milk in a large pan over medium heat to boil and stir it occasionally. Make sure the milk does not stick to the bottom of the pan.
• When it begins boiling, turn off the flame and wait for at least one minute.
• Add lemon juice or vinegar, stir it gently and then wait for two minutes.
• When the milk curdles, you will watch the whey separate. Do not add the curdling agent at that point and wait for at least five minutes for the milk to curdle fully. Then, drain this milk into a muslin cloth.
• Rinse the cheese with cold water so the paneer does not get a vinegar taste. And, bring the muslin cloth ends together to squeeze as much water as you can.
• Flatten the wrapped paneer into the muslin cloth and put it on a flat surface. Then, put a heavy thing on the top to make the paneer get set and leave it aside for a minimum of one to two hours.
• When the paneer is set, please remove it from the muslin cloth and cut it into pieces.
• Now your paneer is ready, and you can add to your favourite recipe.

• Always prefer using full-fat milk to make the paneer. That’s because it’s the fat content that helps make better cheese. Besides, if you use skimmed milk, it can lead to dry cheese as a result.
• While adding vinegar or lemon juice to the milk, you have to stir the mixture in the same direction. Doing this helps make large curds pieces that will stick together during the process of making paneer after some time.
• You will get some liquid as a by-product when draining the paneer. Don’t throw that away. It is the whey, which is a good protein source, and you can use it in several methods.

• Store the paneer in the refrigerator after wrapping it in a wet muslin cloth.
• To ensure the paneer stays good for a long time, you must moisten the muslin cloth after every 4 to 5 hours. That’s essential because the fridge tends to steal away the moisture.
• At times, you might not have a muslin cloth available. In such a case, submerge the cheese block in a water bowl and close its lid.
• Place this bowl in the refrigerator, and it will keep the cheese soft and moistened.
• Remember, don’t put paneer into the fridge for more than 2 or 3 days.