Ditch Store-Bought Cottage Cheese! Make Pure, Tasty Paneer At Home In Minutes

Last Updated:September 15, 2025, 08:57 IST

Make fresh, pure paneer at home in minutes, no chemicals, no fuss! Safer, tastier, and healthier than store-bought. Try this easy method today!

Making paneer at home is not only cost-effective but also ensures purity. (AI Generated)

Let’s be honest – if you’re a vegetarian, and there’s a wedding, party, or family gathering coming up, chances are you’re already dreaming of one thing: paneer. Whether it’s butter masala, tikka, or a spicy curry, paneer is the undeniable superstar of any veg spread.

But here’s the catch: most of us end up buying overpriced blocks from the supermarket or take a gamble with loosely sold paneer of questionable origin. What’s it really made of? Who knows! And with adulterated paneer making the rounds, it’s not just about taste anymore, your health’s on the line too.

So why not ditch the doubt and make your own paneer at home? It’s easier than you think, totally hygienic, and gives you 100% control over what goes in. Plus, the taste? Absolutely spot on.

Thanks to Chef Pankaj Bhadouria’s simple method (shared via her Instagram), you can whip up half to a full kilo of fresh, creamy paneer right in your own kitchen – with ingredients you already have!

Why You Should Avoid Market-Bought Paneer?

Chef Pankaj Bhadouria points out that there’s always a question mark over the purity of paneer bought from shops. Not only that, it’s quite expensive as well. On the other hand, making paneer at home is not only cost-effective but also ensures purity.

In her post, she mentioned, “I used 3 litres of full-cream milk, which cost me Rs 210. From that, I made 560 grams of pure paneer, roughly Rs 375 per kilo, compared to Rs 400 per kilo from the market. So the price difference isn’t massive, but when it comes to quality and purity, homemade wins hands down.”

How To Make Paneer At Home?

If you don’t like the taste of shop-bought paneer or are concerned about possible adulteration, here’s a simple method to make it yourself in just a few minutes.

1. Take 3 litres of full-fat milk and pour it into a large pan. Bring it to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, turn off the heat.
2. In a separate bowl, mix ¼ cup of vinegar with ½ cup of water. Slowly add this mixture to the hot milk, stirring gently.
3. In a short time, the milk will curdle and the whey will separate from the curds.
4. Place a clean muslin cloth over a bowl and pour the curdled milk into it. You can rinse it lightly with water to remove the vinegar smell if you wish.
5. Tie the cloth into a bundle and squeeze out as much water as possible. Place a heavy object, like a flat stone or rolling board, on top and leave it for an hour.

Your fresh, pure and healthy homemade paneer is now ready to use!

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Author: News18