Paneer

Paneer is a fresh, white, non-melting cheese pressed into a firm block. It has a mild, milky flavor and a springy, squeaky bite; it holds shape when heated, making it ideal for frying, grilling, or simmering in sauces. Sold as blocks or pre-cut cubes.\n\nOriginating on the Indian subcontinent, paneer developed as an acid-set cheese made by curdling cow’s or buffalo’s milk with lemon or vinegar, then draining and pressing. It features widely in North Indian cuisines and spread globally through South Asian diaspora.