Are you a fan of paneer/curd in your meals, but tired of dealing with plastic-packaged options? We hear you! Many store-bought paneer brands come in plastic, and it's not always easy to find a sustainable alternative. Well, we have a solution for you—make your own paneer at home! It's not only a zero-waste option but also surprisingly easy and quick, taking just 15-20 minutes. Let's dive in!

Ingredients

• 2 litres of raw/organic milk (full cream is best)
• Citric acid

How to make

1. Heat the 2 litres of raw/organic milk until it boils.
2. Remove the milk from heat and add approximately 1/3 teaspoon of citric acid.
3. Gently stir and let it sit for a few minutes. Gradually add 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid at a time until the milk fully separates, forming solids and yellow/green whey. The speed at which you add the citric acid will affect the firmness of the curd.
4. Pour the mixture into a sieve and let it sit for as long as you can resist (usually around 1 hour for us because it's hard to wait any longer!).
5. After it has set, tip the curd out of the sieve and cut it into squares.
6. Optionally, lightly fry the squares in ghee or coconut oil until they turn golden brown.
7. Stir the paneer squares into any curry or meal of your choice. Enjoy the deliciousness!

Don't Waste the Nutritious Whey!

The leftover whey is incredibly nutritious and shouldn't be discarded. Use it as part of your curry, cook rice with a mixture of whey and water, or add it to soups and other dishes.

Benefits of Whey

• Loaded with natural proteins
• Builds muscle strength
• Provides cellular energy
• Improves immunity
• Prevents diseases like cancer and HIV
• Lowers blood pressure naturally
• Reduces the risk of thrombosis
• Promotes healthy gut bacteria
• Cleanses the bladder and helps prevent infections
• Corrects hormonal imbalances
• Slows down aging
• Promotes weight loss
• Supports healthy kidney function

So, not only can you enjoy homemade paneer while reducing waste, but you can also savour the numerous health benefits of whey. Give it a try, and relish the goodness in every bite!