Homemade Paneer / Panir (Indian Curd Cheese) Recipe

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Homemade Paneer / Panir (Indian Curd Cheese)
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Ingredients
2
Count
Nutrition
108
Calories
Total time
17
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 quarts whole milk

Directions:

  1. For channa:
  2. Pour milk into a heavy 4-quart saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and stir in buttermilk.
  4. When the curds form a mass (you'll see a clear, pale-yellow whey surrounding the curds), remove pan from heat, let stand, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
  5. Line a colander with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth.
  6. Set the colander in the sink or in a bowl if you wish to save the whey (see note).
  7. Gather together the corners of the cloth, give one or two twists, and tie with a kitchen twine.
  8. Gently pour the curds and whey into the cheesecloth.
  9. Hang the cheesecloth bag over the faucet and let the cheese drain for 1 hour, or until it is as thick as yogurt (this is channa).
  10. If the weather is warm, leave the cheesecloth bag in the colander, set the colander on a plate to catch the drippings, and refrigerate until the cheese has thickened.
  11. Unwrap the channa and use immediately, or cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. (Note: Save the whey for making your next batch of paneer, use it for cooking lentils or pilafs, or add it to soups.)
  12. Yields approximately 10 ounces. Nutrition Infomation: PER OUNCE (channa): 75 calories, 5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 6 g fat (4 g saturated), cholesterol and sodium content is not available, 0 g fiber.
  13. For Paneer cheese:
  14. Snugly wrap cheesecloth around the channa to form a cake.
  15. Place on a cookie sheet, place another cookie sheet on top and add weights (for example, 2 or 3 large cans of tomatoes, 2 or 3 bricks, a large pitcher of water).
  16. Let the cheese sit for 2 to 4 hours.Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  17. Yields 8 ounces (1 cup). Nutrition Infomation: PER OUNCE (paneer): 100 calories, 7 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat (5 g saturated), cholesterol and sodium content is not available, 0 g fiber.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 107.8 Kcal (451 kJ)
Calories from fat 5.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.61g 1%
Cholesterol 7.35mg 2%
Sodium 167.21mg 7%
Potassium 474.69mg 10%
Total Carbs 15.31g 5%
Sugars 15.31g 61%
Protein 9.19g 18%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 370mg 37%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 35.2 Kcal (147 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.2g 1%
Cholesterol 2.4mg 2%
Sodium 54.6mg 7%
Potassium 155mg 10%
Total Carbs 5g 5%
Sugars 5g 61%
Protein 3g 18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 120.8mg 37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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