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How to make Paneer (fresh Indian cheese)
Homemade paneer is far superior to store bought - softer and creamier. Dead easy to make! Learn how to make paneer with step by step photos.
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Palak Paneer
Often mislabeled as "saag paneer," this dish of fried paneer in a spinach sauce is proof that sometimes simple is best.
Palak Paneer – Indian Spinach Curry with Cheese
Palak Paneer - the iconic Indian spinach curry with fresh Indian Cheese, made entirely from scratch! It's actually very straightforward!
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Kadhai Paneer (Stir Fried Cheese and Peppers)
[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] This is one of the simplest and fastest Indian dishes I know. Start to finish, you'll have dinner on the table in a little over half an hour. Cubes of cheese and strips of peppers are briefly...
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Easy Butter Paneer With Spinach
Paneer makhani, or butter paneer, is a staple in America's Indian restaurants for a reason: it's hard to beat chunks of fresh cheese in a creamy, buttery tomato sauce. It's also drop-dead simple to make at home.
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Fresh Homemade Mozzarella
Excellent fresh mozzarella is milky, tender, and mild, with a faint layer of cream beneath the skin that gushes a little when you slice it. Here's how to make it at home.
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Creamy Vegan Saag Paneer (With Tofu)
The wonderful thing about saag paneer—the Indian staple of greens and fresh cheese in a creamy sauce—is that, in my experience, it's almost universally loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. But what if we wanted to make a completely dairy-free version?
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Farmhouse Cream Cheese from 'Mastering Fermentation'
If you have never made your own cream cheese, this week is the week to start. And you should do so with Mary Karlin's recipe in Mastering Fermentation. Made with a one-to-one ratio of cream to whole milk, this creamy spread is unabashedly rich and totally worth every bite.
Paneer tikka
Paneer and vegetable skewers with a creamy yoghurt marinade (and a little bit of spice), cooked over charcoal - delicious!
Homemade ricotta
Ricotta is a staple in my fridge. It's great with pasta, in salads, as a side or on toast. Here is how you can make it at home.
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For firm, sliceable fresh paneer, understanding the science of milk proteins is invaluable.
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Paneer tikka
Paneer and vegetable skewers with a creamy yoghurt marinade (and a little bit of spice), cooked over charcoal - delicious!
Palak Paneer
Often mislabeled as "saag paneer," this dish of fried paneer in a spinach sauce is proof that sometimes simple is best.
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Grilled Paneer and Chickpea Salad
Served with a salad of mixed greens, hearty chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, and fresh herbs, this is a dish perfect for a quick and easy light meal.
Palak Paneer – Indian Spinach Curry with Cheese
Palak Paneer - the iconic Indian spinach curry with fresh Indian Cheese, made entirely from scratch! It's actually very straightforward!
Easy Butter Paneer With Spinach
Paneer makhani, or butter paneer, is a staple in America's Indian restaurants for a reason: it's hard to beat chunks of fresh cheese in a creamy, buttery tomato sauce. It's also drop-dead simple to make at home.
Creamy Vegan Saag Paneer (With Tofu)
The wonderful thing about saag paneer—the Indian staple of greens and fresh cheese in a creamy sauce—is that, in my experience, it's almost universally loved by vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. But what if we wanted to make a completely dairy-free version?
Kadhai Paneer (Stir Fried Cheese and Peppers)
[Photograph: Max Falkowitz] This is one of the simplest and fastest Indian dishes I know. Start to finish, you'll have dinner on the table in a little over half an hour. Cubes of cheese and strips of peppers are briefly...
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Andrea Nguyen's Saag Soy Paneer
Tofu isn't necessarily one of the mainstays of the Indian pantry but soy paneer as it's known in India does make its way into quite a few dishes, including this Saag Soy Paneer, adapted from Andrea Nguyen's Asian Tofu. The tofu here stands in as a vegan variation of traditional paneer, a squeaky, mild fresh cows milk cheese. To mimic the texture and salty flavors, Nguyen soaks the tofu in salted water before drying and pan frying it.
How to make Paneer (fresh Indian cheese)
Homemade paneer is far superior to store bought - softer and creamier. Dead easy to make! Learn how to make paneer with step by step photos.
Pakora (Indian Vegetable Fritters)
Pakoras - spiced Indian vegetable fritters, a popular Indian street food snack or starter for an Indian meal. Or pass around as a canapé!