Hindi terms: paneer
English terms: Indian-style cheese
Other terms:
paneer (Wikipedia)
 Paneer | |
| Alternative names | Poneer, Fonir |
|---|---|
| Type | Cheese |
| Place of origin | Indian Subcontinent |
| Main ingredients | Strained curdled milk |
| Other information | Rich source of milk protein |
Paneer (pronounced [pəniːr]) or Indian cottage cheese is a fresh cheese common in the Indian subcontinent (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) made from cow or buffalo milk. It is a non-aged, non-melting soft cheese made by curdling milk with a fruit- or vegetable-derived acid, such as lemon juice. Its acid-set form (cheese curd) before pressing is called chhena.