Reduced Fat Homemade Cheese Indian Paneer
Experience the joy of crafting your own **Reduced Fat Homemade Cheese Indian Paneer**, a lighter yet equally creamy take on this beloved Indian staple. Made with just two simple ingredients—low-fat milk and fresh lemon juice—this recipe yields a protein-packed, versatile paneer that's perfect for everything from curries and stir-fries to grilled dishes and salads. With only 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking, you'll enjoy fresh, preservative-free paneer in no time, all while keeping calories in check. The step-by-step process ensures perfect curdling and easy shaping into a firm, sliceable block. Ideal for health-conscious food lovers, this reduced-fat paneer delivers big on flavor with none of the guilt.
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Ingredients
- 2 liters Low-fat milk
- 4 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
Directions
Step 1
Pour the low-fat milk into a large, heavy-bottomed pot and place it over medium heat.
Step 2
Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching. Heat the milk until it just comes to a gentle boil.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, while stirring continuously.
Step 4
As you stir, the milk will curdle, and the whey (a greenish liquid) will separate from the curds.
Step 5
Once the milk has completely curdled, turn off the heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Line a colander with a clean muslin cloth or cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl to catch the whey.
Step 7
Carefully pour the curdled milk into the lined colander to drain the whey. Rinse the curds under cold running water for 30 seconds to remove the lemony taste.
Step 8
Gather the edges of the cloth, twist them together, and press gently to remove excess moisture.
Step 9
Place the wrapped paneer on a flat surface and weigh it down with a heavy object (such as a saucepan filled with water) for 30-40 minutes. This will press the curds into a firm block.
Step 10
Once set, unwrap the paneer and cut it into cubes or slices as needed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2060g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1013.2 |
| Total Fat 41.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 160mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1000.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 95.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 93.2g | |
| Protein 66.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 840IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2503.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 61.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories