Cheesy Delight: Make Homemade Paneer In Just 7 Simple Steps

Gather Ingredients

Collect fresh milk and an acidic ingredient like lemon juice or vinegar

Boil the Milk

Heat the milk in a heavy-bottomed pot until it reaches a rolling boil

Add Acidic Ingredient

Slowly stir in the lemon juice or vinegar once the milk is boiling, curdling it

Let It Sit

Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes until curds separate from whey

Strain the Curds

Pour the curds into a muslin cloth or fine sieve to separate them from the liquid

Rinse and Squeeze

Rinse the curds under cold water to remove acidity, then squeeze out excess moisture

Press and Set

Shape the curds by pressing them in a mold or with a weight, refrigerating for firmness