How to make paneer

Paneer is a fresh cheese made from hot milk by adding citric acid to it.It is providing a great source of protein .Before going in to any of the dishes prepared from paneer we have to learn how to prepare paneer.Usually we all buy paneer from shops but if we learn this it is a very simple and eassy procedure.

Ingredients

1.Mik - 6 cup
2.Lemon juice - 1/4 cup

Preparation

1.Boil the milk in vessel and then add the lemon juice with little water slowly in to the milk.Stir it and boil it for 2 or 3 mts more .If needed add more lemon juice.

2.When all the curds are formed enough put off the fire and drain the curds through muslin or cheese cloth or with a thinner cloth.

3.Then pour some clean water over it to wash away the citric acid.Then squeeze it to remove the water content from it.

4.The curds are wrapped in cloth and placed under a heavy weight, such as a stone slab, for 2–3 hours, and then cut into cubes . Pressing for a shorter time (approximately 20 minutes) results in a softer, fluffier cheese.