How to make paneer at home like the packaged ones?

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whenever I make paneer, it is somewhat sticky on the teeth and doesn't give that 'squeaky' feel. I use the packaged pasteurized full cream milk.



Best Answer

You probably need a (small) cheese press and a proper cheese cloth. My attempts to improvise using chopping boards never drained well enough giving the effect you describe. It also doesn't brown nicely when you cook it, if it's too wet. When properly pressed it will cut into better pieces.

You also need to press with some force for quite a while. Recipes can be optimistic (or assume better quality equipment than I have).




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How do you make prepackaged paneer?

Warm up water in a bowl on a stove or microwave oven, cut the paneer into cubes, and immerse them in this warm water for a few minutes. The water should be enough to cover all the paneer cubes completely. Do not keep the paneer in warm water for more than 5 minutes, as you may think that it will soften better.

How can I make market like paneer?

how to make make paneer at home with step by step photo:
  • firstly, in a large vessel take 3-litre milk. ...
  • stir and get the milk to boil. ...
  • add 2 tbsp vinegar and stir the milk. ...
  • milk starts to curdle, add more vinegar as required.
  • the water has to separate completely.
  • now drain off the curdled milk over cheesecloth.


  • How can we make paneer at home?

    To make paneer or chenna, milk is boiled and then curdled with a acidic ingredient. The curdled milk solids are then drained to a muslin or cheese cloth. Later it is pressed with a heavy object to set and then it is cubed to pieces.

    Is it worth making paneer at home?

    Making paneer at home is easy, and much cheaper than anything you would buy. It's preservative free and made with natural ingredients. Plus, homemade paneer is fresh, soft, creamy and smooth in texture.



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