Homemade Paneer Cheese
Homemade Paneer Cheese is fresh, mild, and pleasantly milky, with a tender bite that holds up nicely in curries or when lightly pan-fried. Using buttermilk to gently set the curds gives it a particularly soft texture and clean flavor. Serve it warm in gravies, folded into rice dishes, or seared for a simple vegetarian protein.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Paneer Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 20 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour the milk into a large pot and bring it to a boil over medium heat, watching closely so it does not boil over. As it starts to boil, pour the buttermilk into the pot in a steady stream while stirring constantly. The milk will separate into curds and liquid.
- 2
Line a colander with cheesecloth. Pour the milk mixture through the cheesecloth, keeping some of the strained liquid. Let the mixture sit in the colander until the curds settle and the dripping stops, about 2 hours.
- 3
Transfer the strained curds to a food processor. Process until smooth and the mixture can be shaped into a ball. If the mixture is too dry, add some of the reserved liquid and process again. The texture should be like firm ricotta cheese.
- 4
Turn the cheese out onto a clean surface and knead until smooth. Shape it into a ball and wrap it in plastic. Refrigerate until needed.
- 5
To cook the paneer, heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the paneer into bite-sized pieces. Fry in the hot oil until very pale golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Calories 632.52 kcal High 32%
- Protein 27.66 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 38.78 g 14%
- Total Fat 42.85 g High 55%
- Saturated Fat 6.28 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 43.87 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 490.64 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 39.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1060.87 mg Good Source 82%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 1085.22 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 476.81 mcg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin C 1.61 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 7.81 mcg Good Source 39%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Homemade Paneer Cheese is an Indian side dish recipe made with 3 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buttermilk, Canola Oil, and Milk. Each serving provides about 632.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Paneer Cheese?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 3 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Homemade Paneer Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Buttermilk, Canola Oil, Milk. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Paneer Cheese?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 632.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Paneer Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Homemade Paneer Cheese healthy?
- Homemade Paneer Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 632.52 calories and 27.66 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 490.64 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.28 g (31% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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