Panneer
Created | Updated Mar 21, 2002
Discover (if you have not already) the delight of Paneer. This is an Indian cottage cheese made very simply by processing the curds of (traditionally) buffalo's milk. The result is a firm cheese not dissimilar to Italian Mozarella (more below) that can be used in curries and other savoury dishes (it does not melt). Fry first to brown and then add to a masala before serving. Paneer's similarity to mozzarella is explained by the fact that the buffalo whose milk is used to make mozzarella were originally imported to Italy from India. Go on give paneer a try (most decent Indian restaurants will serve it). Try Saag Paneer (spinach and cheese) for a mild dish or chilli panner (chillis and cheese!) for a hot dish. YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED.
