Homemade Paneer

🥘 Ingredients

• lemon 1
• milk 2 liters
• salt ½ tsp
• lemon juice 3 tbsp

1. 1

   Squeeze lemon and strain out any pulp.
2. 2

   Pour milk (3% fat) into a pot and bring to boil over medium heat.
3. 3

   When milk starts to boil, add salt and lemon juice . Turn off heat and remove from stove.
4. 4

   Let stand until milk curdles and forms lumps.
5. 5

   Place a clean kitchen towel over a strainer . Pour the milk mixture over. Wait until whey has drained and squeeze out excess liquid.
6. 6

   Form the mass into a round cheese. Let paneer remain wrapped in the towel in a strainer with a plate and weight on top for 60 minutes .
7. 7

   Let set in refrigerator before using. Cut into cubes before serving.