Making the most melt in your mouth home-made paneer - Plus delicious pea and paneer chutney to enjoy

We decided to try our hand at making paneer at home. And what we thought would be an easy task turned out to be a little bit harder than we thought. Eventually we got it worked out after locking in a few variables - we discovered fresh milk works better, lemon juice makes for a softer paneer than vinegar does, getting the lemon juice out is important and draining and ensuring all the water has been removed is also important.
Definitely one that is more time consuming but in the end rewarding!
Ingredients
For making paneer
2lt full cream fresh milk (to make ~300g paneer)
Juice from 2 lemons ~ 1/4 cup juice
Dilute lemon juice with 1/4 cup water
A generous pinch of salt
For chutney
300g home made paneer
5 med round tomatoes, grated
1 small onion, grated
handful of curry leaves
5 cloves of garlic
2 green chillies
1/2 cup oil
2 tbs tomato puree
1 cup frozen peas
1 tbs mixed masala
1/2 tsp hurdee (tumeric) powder
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp rough salt
Dhania and spring onion to garnish
Serve with hot soft rotis:
• Making Soft and Fluffy...
And the chutney uses mixed masala
• How I mix my masala

[@lenaelizabethjansevanvuure9929]

Thank you for presenting and preparing your delicious food.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Only a pleasure!

[@inthepubagaineh6318]

Watching you work is like therapy…. Thank you

[@BheenaDhawrikaparsad-pz6do]

Wonderful person thanks taking care for the past 3 years love watching your channel special care for my children powah jai shee ram

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much!

[@SaloniesSimpleKitchen]

Your homemade paneer, definitely looks melt in the mouth, absolutely devine.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much 😊

[@sandyharrod8831]

Wow mum..you are so amazing! Thank you for also being so authentic and so honest to admit your failed attempts..that Paneer chutney looks so delicious and it is a perfect Paneer tutorial. May you and your family stay safe and blessed this festive season!❤❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Sometimes the learning from failures are more important than getting it right the first time. So you know that when it eventually comes right what it takes…

[@bhavanapatelabsolutelytrue2625]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan we call it mattar-panir sabji or mattar-panir vegetable, it's delicious 😋,thanks.

[@sherona7153]

I love paneer in vegetable biryani

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Great idea. Must it be fried first?

[@cookiestephen4643]

Always a pleasure watching and learning from you ma.God bless you ma..thank you 🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

My pleasure Cookie 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@surayasingh1763]

Love your simplicity and excellent tips

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@racheldillraj5291]

Good morning Nani, thank u very much, I will definitely make this, have a blessed week ahead1☺☺

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hope you enjoy

[@sabithamaharaj5710]

Swami bless you my Sister 4 showing step by step.Jai Sai Ram .

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@shobhamohangi5461]

U r just the cutest Ma... I think of my late Dadi and Nani...miss them so much...u bring them alive with your culinary prowess..thank you!

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much!

[@sushiegovender8151]

Thank for sharing awesomely simple step by step paneer recipe take care and always be safe

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Most welcome 😊

[@CookingFoodTV]

So happy to have found your channel. I love all your yummy recipes. Your cooking skill is perfect. Keep on blessing us with more recipes. Thanks and God richly bless you 🙏 🙌 ❤ 💖

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks for the kind words 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

Wow beautiful

[@amc657]

Thank you mom for this amazing recipe. You are soo sweet and reminds me of my mom.i am going ro try to make paneer and hope i succeed.lots of love to you and your family.stay blessed and be safe always.❤🤗👍

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Let us know how yours comes out 🙏🏼

[@kathynaicker6887]

Thank you for making this recipe seem so simple. Thank you for yr tips too. Certainly going to make it this way.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hope you enjoy!

[@missyrooibostea]

Greetings Aunty 🇿🇦🇬🇧 🥳 🎉 🎊 *CONGRATULATIONS ON REACHING 10K SUBSCRIBERS* Thank You for being so delightful to watch and sharing your amazing cooking skills and knowledge 🙏 The paneer chutney looks divine 😋

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much! Such an awesome milestone! We certainly enjoyed the paneer - can't wait to show the makhani recipe.

[@kevaal1970]

I am going to try your recipe ❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@erinpalla3700]

This looks so delicious, such an exciting new recipe. Thank you, Ma and Pranesh 🌞

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Most welcome 😊

[@iqbalpillay360]

Hi Sister Gaithree. I enjoy watching you cooking. Try using Italian Herbs at the point that you add your salt in the paneer. It is delicious. Take care and keep well ❤🤗🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Will give it a try!

[@paayaldk.govender2166]

Love your recipes, sooo simple, delicious and natural like my mums and granny's recipes 😋 🌹🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you so much we are glad you are enjoying them!

[@maryreddy5290]

Mouth watering This is my definite try THANK U SO SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS RECIPE LOTSA LOVE

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Let us know how it goes!

[@priyamadhoo7266]

Thank you for sharing, one of my favorite veg meal...💯💯

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hope you enjoy!

[@seraramphal2460]

Enjoying yur recipes Lallie.well done on yur initiatives.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@axismundi8]

Thank you for a good lesson on making paneer. Now I know how to do it the right way finally. 🎉🙏👌

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

it took us a while to get the proportions correct - we double checked to make sure it works.

[@darlenefrankson2916]

Thank you ma for sharing your wonderful recipes. Going to try the paneer recipe this holiday. Keep well and have a wonderful festive holiday.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks, let us know how it goes 🙏🏼

[@giogioskara237]

Thank you for sharing. I as well make my own paneer .. first try was 10 yrs ago.. first flop as I didn’t give it the 30 min waiting period.. Tried the same week got it right.. Now I make instead of buying although it uses 2,lt milk.. but it’s worth it.. always make extra n freeze it.. I also use it on salads but I pan fry gently with butter for less than 1 min.. kids love it. I even use it in my veg breyani… The uses varies a simple meal to an elegant dish 😜from Anesa

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks for sharing Anesa! Yes we took a few more attempts to get it right but we got there in the end. Using it in salad is an excellent idea! We must try that.

[@tubbymoodley2851]

Wow!! I love the recipe. Optional extra would be, just before adding the lemon juice the milk, add a bit of finely chopped fresh dharnia and sesame seeds. Chopped cashew nuts will also give a bit of crunch.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Sounds great!

[@shanalawrence4381]

Thank you Mum, this is indeed a treat. Hope you're keeping well 🙏🤗

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

I am! Thanks Shana!

[@susansteenkamp6389]

Gee, very interesting recipes. I wish I can get you to cook for me😅

[@geetaprithpal6249]

Defintely a must try receipe. Thank you for sharing.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes please let us know how it goes 🙏🏼

[@carmelinemarcus2102]

Aunti this is such an honest recipe with soo many tips and tricks. I love yr way of making paneer right. Thank you a millions for sharing your recipe. You not only showed how to make perfect paneer but you also showed how to prepare a Paneer dish as well. Aunit you are great. How long can I freeze this Paneer block for. Thanks Auny.🙂

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Most welcome 😊 We keep the paneer for a couple months usually but we love eating it so we don't usually keep it for too long!

[@carmelinemarcus2102]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Thank you very much. 🙂

[@caramelobear1952]

May I suggest AFTER drying the Paneer out, use a plastic sheet, roll the cheese so its rounded,shaped it, seal the sides and chill. Once its shaped, slice when using into flat cheese rounds. Easy peasy.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks I’ll give this a try? Like a goats cheese roll?

[@caramelobear1952]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Yes.

[@reenaharripersadh7050]

Wow one of my favourite dishes. I love to try this recipe...I

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hope you enjoy!

[@pranithasannah3402]

Thank u ma 😘 must try soon looks so lovely may god bless u 💖

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Great let us know how it goes 🙏🏼

[@ghonamiyer5812]

Looks Divinely Delicious Didi, Stay Safe and Blessed,Lots of Love ❤️

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you! You too!

[@lorraineyagamburam-sf4ri]

Thank you for all the yummy recipes stay blessed ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Only a pleasure!

[@viviennevisser7072]

Im now sooo hungryfor that paneerlooks so devine jummy

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

And easy to make. But it did take us a few tries to get it right

[@shanalawrence4381]

Can't wait 😁

[@seemaarunachellam7524]

I love it❤

[@ashlalda7374]

Love your video's! Keep posting ❤Ash from Australia 😊

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thank you!! 😊

[@barshpremchand505]

Hi ma and pranash.hope you well I always use to fry my paneer before putting in the chutney , because it used to break if I did not Thank you for all your awesome recipes and food Wish I could taste the food.and not look at videos , I miss my mum and granny ... I am.all.alone in my life no family and friends or older aunt that cook food like this for me😭Miss those days ...I.love cooking myself...but..u know us Indians..we cant cook for just one person but for a whole army..lol....thanks ma ...be blessed and most of all safe..u too ..the video..maker and editor pranash..lol....lots of love 💞🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🥣🥣🍕🌶🍎🥙..

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You can fry the paneer in a little bit of oil as well. Thanks for the kind words Barsh 🙏🏼

[@barshpremchand505]

Thanks ma..I.will..be blessed always...🥰

[@zakariyyaabdullah3806]

Hello ma... Recently discovered your channel and love it. Please could you give us ideas of how to hang the paneer to drip?

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

We tied the cheese cloth onto the tap that hangs over the sink. Depends if your tap is high enough. Another alternative would be to use a wooden spoon across a large enough pot.

[@caramelobear1952]

THANK YOU for sharing❤❤❤❤❤

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are so welcome 🙏🏼

[@mentosandcola9534]

Thank you aunty. Do you have kheer recipe that you use for puja? Usually its thicker and more aerated than the normal kheer.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi, we don't normally make Kheer so I don't have a recipe. We do have a sweet rice recipe up on the channel.

[@rashidaismail5763]

Very interesting

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

What's the benefits of the paneer

[@dsilver7851]

Hello Aunty, can I use long life full cream milk instead of fresh cream milk? Does it make a difference?

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes, definitely. We tried with long life milk and because it is ultra pasteurized we found that the long life milk tends to be more difficult to curdle so would highly recommend full fat fresh milk.

[@neerashanaidu3811]

Thank you Aunty Gaithree 🙏🏽. Can you use vinegar as a substitute for lemon juice and will you use the same amount?

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes you can, I am not sure of the exact amount on the vinegar, it may be less than the lemon juice - I would suggest 2 tbs to start with, diluted with water to make half a cup. We did find that when we tried the vinegar it makes the paneer a bit harder.

[@neerashanaidu3811]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Thank you for your reply. I tried making it with 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup water. It was slightly crumbly. I kneaded it well and it came together. Made into a block and cut into squares.

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

You are magic

[@bratsgpsa2250]

Hi Ma, namasthe, where do you hang your paneer? After the rinse process

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

We didn't hang it, we leave it to drain in the colander and then put it under the weight to squeeze out the extra liquid

[@uniquecooksfood8012]

Hi how long can you put the paneer in the fridge for after you've made it fresh at home

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

We refrigerate overnight. But the paneer can also be frozen once you've made it.

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

I found out that paneer is cottage cheese,

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes very similar. It is a home made cheese.

[@ritamurugas6931]

Thank you ma it looks delicious

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Thanks so much!

[@shanadorasamy6171]

Thank u so yummy God bless u ma 😘💓

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

You are most welcome

[@yanonaidoo7899]

LOVELY PANEER RECIPE MA PLEASE SHOW US HOW TO MAKE BUTTER PANEER 🙏💕🙏

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi we did a paneer makhani recipe earlier this year. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGnXn3-pZ5uArKc

[@premiepadayachee4092]

Must the water be iced

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi Premie. We used tap water to rinse.

[@premiepadayachee4092]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan thank you aunt Gaithree' u are amazing

[@premiepadayachee4092]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Ok' thank you so much.

[@BheenaDhawrikaparsad-pz6do]

Therapy for me

[@vijaygovender7815]

Mum it looks Devine.... U can also add some fresh cream to the chutney to give it a velvety finish

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes you can. Or coconut cream as well. But also check out the paneer makhani video which is a creamy, decadent recipe! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGnXn3-pZ5uArKc

[@vijaygovender7815]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan will definitely do... GODBLESS

[@geethasingh9228]

Hello auntie thank u for the paneer recipe, I stopped making Bec it breaks n becomes like egg chutney. I will try your style, I never used to put it cold water. That's something I did not know about.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

The water is more to wash out the lemon. We’ve found if we didn’t wash the lemon out the paneer does melt when cooking and also you get the strong lemon taste in the paneer itself

[@geethasingh9228]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckan Thank you, I will try one day n let u know t.c🙏

[@sharifachinsammy4586]

Looks very good.. But very long procedure.

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Yes unfortunately a time consuming process.

[@shaymakhan900]

Aunt wen u made da lasagne wen did u add da soya mince becos I did not see u putting in da soya mince

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi Shayma, check the 3min20 mark, the soya mince is added after the onions and garlic and some of the spices are braised. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXayeHqjd5asn9k

[@salt8016]

Hello Mam... could you kindly tell me what the mixed masala is

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi, i make my own masala mixture. Here is the video of how I do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWKvY6d6nZWchdk

[@salt8016]

Thank you so much for the prompt reply. God Bless

[@siminagdutt6125]

How can I make paneer from Maas?

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Not sure if it can be done. To get the recipe to work we attempted this one several times until we got the proportions correct. Maybe a start would be to substitute some of the milk with the maas and see if it curdles. Start with smaller portions of maas and milk at first.

[@caramelobear1952]

How to eat this?

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

We have chillie paneer recipe but the best is still paneer makhani kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGnXn3-pZ5uArKcsi=DqhU05ZAUIwDdudE

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

We also make spinach and paneer or palak paneer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jl7KdHaDeZigeKssi=xch_C0B62rVpQlzW

[@shamilanaidoo7863]

Hi aunty G.can u add dhania

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

To the paneer itself? Or in the chutney?

[@shamilanaidoo7863]

@@GaithreeDeviLuckanto the paneer can u add finely cut dhania...I just love watching your channel

[@cynthiamatthews6057]

I never tasted paneer

[@teenaidoo8569]

Thank u Dear Mother

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Pleasure 🙏🏼

[@aviksha13]

Thank you Aunty 🙏🤗💐

[@annieramdeyu7484]

Thank you 😊

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hope you gave it a try!

[@sarojnaidoo2372]

Ooh my darling mom it's too lovely enjoyed it please send me your flat banana Puri recipe

[@GaithreeDeviLuckan]

Hi there Here is Hazel's banana puri recipe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnO8qYR4o7qmp9U