[Sca-cooks] Re: making cheese at events/

[A F Murphy]

No, it's paneer, or sometimes panir, and it is a fresh cheese used in
Indian cooking. Cooks usually make it at home, and use it that day or
the next. Very mild. Curds are drained and pressed very lightly. An
Indian friend has found she can substitute tofu for it without the
family noticing (cut quite a bit out of her prep time, so it became her
busy day cheat) so that should give you an idea of the texture. It is
usually cut in cubes and added to fairly spicy dishes. Saag Paneer, or
spinach with cheese, is the one I've had most often - it is pretty common.

Anne

Terry Decker wrote:

>I think the spelling is probably "pannier."  A pannier is a wicker basket
>used to hold bread while it rises, but it can also serve the purpose of
>draining curds.
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>Bear
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>>I've recently received a general description of how to make "paneer" (sp.
>>approx.) ).
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>>Amra,
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