Fat Free Paneer (Panir)
- Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
1 gallon fat free milk8 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon salt
Using a large stainless steel or porcelain pot, heat the milk slowly until it just begins to boil gently (rolling boil). Be sure to stir often so the milk doesn't scorch the bottom of the pan.
While the milk is heating, get a colander ready. You will need to line it with something that allows the liquid to drain without losing the curds. Several layers of cheesecloth will work or you can use an old clean sheet or pillowcase with no lint on it. If you have a very fine meshed strainer, you may use that instead.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the salt. Very slowly, drizzle in lemon juice while stirring. Let sit on low for up to 30 seconds. You will begin to see chunks of cheese forming and floating in the liquid (whey).
Remove the pot from the burner and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Most of the curds will settle below the surface of the whey.
Ladle the curds into the colander/strainer. When they are all in the strainer, pull the corners of the cloth together and tie, squeezing out as much liquid as you can. Set the colander/strainer over another bowl and let sit for 2-3 hours. For firmer cheese (my preference), place a plate on top of the cheese with a brick, rock or other weight that weighs about 5 pounds.
Makes 16 1-ounce servings
May be eaten as is or used to make saag paneer (see recipe)
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SJEROSLOW.
While the milk is heating, get a colander ready. You will need to line it with something that allows the liquid to drain without losing the curds. Several layers of cheesecloth will work or you can use an old clean sheet or pillowcase with no lint on it. If you have a very fine meshed strainer, you may use that instead.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the salt. Very slowly, drizzle in lemon juice while stirring. Let sit on low for up to 30 seconds. You will begin to see chunks of cheese forming and floating in the liquid (whey).
Remove the pot from the burner and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Most of the curds will settle below the surface of the whey.
Ladle the curds into the colander/strainer. When they are all in the strainer, pull the corners of the cloth together and tie, squeezing out as much liquid as you can. Set the colander/strainer over another bowl and let sit for 2-3 hours. For firmer cheese (my preference), place a plate on top of the cheese with a brick, rock or other weight that weighs about 5 pounds.
Makes 16 1-ounce servings
May be eaten as is or used to make saag paneer (see recipe)
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SJEROSLOW.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 87.7
- Total Fat: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
- Sodium: 273.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 12.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
- Protein: 8.4 g
Member Reviews
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ROCKNROLLANGELA
I have been looking for a recipe for Paneer like yours for a long time! Your recipe is clear and makes me feel confident that I can make it on my own. - 7/4/09
Reply from SJEROSLOW (1/23/11)
Thanks for the compliment! (Sorry I've taken so long to reply. If you're still on sparkpeople, let me know how it turned out.)
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CD12141655
Since the Paneer is strained, and therefore the whey is taken out of it, doesn't that mean there would be a much lower amout of carbs? Isn't the whey in milk the sugars?? And if so, how would you factor that in to the calculations of the recipe? And by the way, this recipe looks VERY good! - 7/23/12
Reply from SJEROSLOW (10/8/12)
I'm not really sure about that. If you find some good research, please share as we are now heading in a lower carb direction and I would LOVE to know. Thanks for your interest!
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MEDHOPEFUL777
Just curious, but how are the calories calculated for this recipe? I assume that you lose some of the calories in the straining process. Very clear instructions, however, I can't wait to try it! - 4/20/12
Reply from SJEROSLOW (10/8/12)
I'm not sure the process or mathematical formula. You might consider asking Spark Recipes how their calculator functions. If you find out, please check back--I know I'm interested!
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MARKKI
I did this and it was so easy & really tastes better then the stuff @ the store!
I don't like the idea of using a microwave & It kills the nutrients of the food! If u water a plant w/water that's been heated in one & cooled the plant dies! Good choice for choosing the stove! - 5/6/11
Reply from SJEROSLOW (10/8/12)
Thanks for the info--I had not heard that about microwaved water. So glad you found it tasty!