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Ingredients for Paneer

• 1,900 ml full-fat milk

• Juice of 2 lemons

• 2.5 ml sea salt

How to make Paneer

1. Heat the milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 90 °C, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to prevent it from scalding. Scrape the bottom of the pan while stirring, as this is where the milk is most likely to stick. The milk will become foamy and bubbles will form on the surface once it reaches the desired temperature.

2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice until evenly distributed. This will begin the separation of curds from the whey. The process should start immediately, but if it takes a minute or two, don't worry.

3. Cover the pan and set it aside at room temperature for 10 minutes to allow the acid to work. After this time, check the mixture; it should be slightly yellow and the curds should have mostly separated from the whey. If they haven't completely separated, add another teaspoon of lemon juice and leave it for a few more minutes.

4. Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth and place it over a bowl. Ladle the curds and whey into the sieve, reserving the whey for another use.

5. Season the curds (still in the sieve) with salt, stirring it in with a wooden spoon. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth into a tight bundle and squeeze out the excess whey from the curds.

6. Transfer the cheesecloth and curds onto a large plate and shape them into a square. Wrap the edges of the cheesecloth around the paneer and place a second plate on top to compress it.

7. Set the paneer aside at room temperature for 30 minutes. Once set, the paneer is ready to use or can be refrigerated in a covered container for up to 3 days.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.