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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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 liters Low-fat milk
- 4 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Pour the low-fat milk into a large, heavy-bottomed pot and place it over medium heat.
Stir occasionally to prevent the milk from scorching. Heat the milk until it just comes to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, while stirring continuously.
As you stir, the milk will curdle, and the whey (a greenish liquid) will separate from the curds.
Once the milk has completely curdled, turn off the heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
Line a colander with a clean muslin cloth or cheesecloth and place it over a large bowl to catch the whey.
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.
Gather the edges of the cloth, twist them together, and press gently to remove excess moisture.
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.
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
Calories |
1013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.7 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1001 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.2 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 21.0 mcg | 105% | |
| Calcium | 2504 mg | 193% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
