Homemade Paneer

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 2 liters milk
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1.
   Squeeze lemon and strain out any pulp.
2. 2.
   Pour milk (3% fat) into a pot and bring to boil over medium heat.
3. 3.
   When milk starts to boil, add salt and lemon juice . Turn off heat and remove from stove.
4. 4.
   Let stand until milk curdles and forms lumps.
5. 5.
   Place a clean kitchen towel over a strainer . Pour the milk mixture over. Wait until whey has drained and squeeze out excess liquid.
6. 6.
   Form the mass into a round cheese. Let paneer remain wrapped in the towel in a strainer with a plate and weight on top for 60 minutes .
7. 7.
   Let set in refrigerator before using. Cut into cubes before serving.