Tag: Paneer! India's beloved cheese, made from curdled milk. Here's a step-by-step guide to making paneer at home: *Ingredients:* - 1 liter full-fat milk - 1/2 cup lemon juice or vinegar - Water for boiling - Cheesecloth or a clean cotton cloth *Instructions:* 1. Boil milk: Pour milk into a large, heavy-bottomed pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. 2. Add acid: Reduce heat to low and add lemon juice or vinegar. Stir gently. 3. Curdle: Milk will start curdling. Continue stirring until curds separate from whey. 4. Remove from heat: Let mixture sit for 5-10 minutes. 5. Line strainer: Place cheesecloth or cotton cloth over a strainer. 6. Drain whey: Carefully pour curds into lined strainer. 7. Press: Gather cloth edges and press excess liquid. 8. Weight: Place a plate or weight on top to press out remaining liquid. 9. Wait: Let paneer sit for 30-40 minutes. 10. Unwrap: Unwrap and cut into desired shape. *Tips:* - Use full-fat milk for best results. - Adjust acid quantity according to desired paneer texture. - Don't over-press, as it can make paneer dense. - Store paneer in refrigerator for up to 3 days. *Variations:* - Flavored paneer: Add herbs, spices, or flavorings during curdling process. - Smoked paneer: Smoke over low heat for a unique flavor. - Spiced paneer: Mix spices into paneer after pressing. *Popular Paneer Recipes:* 1. Palak Paneer (Spinach and Paneer Curry) 2. Paneer Tikka Masala 3. Mattar Paneer (Peas and Paneer Curry) 4. Paneer M