panir
[ pah-NEER ]
A fresh, unripened cheese, similar to
FARMER CHEESE or
POT CHEESE. Panir, also spelled paneer, is made from whole cow's or buffalo's milk and curdled with lemon or lime juice or with
WHEY from a previous batch. It's essentially the same cheese as
CHENNA, but panir has been pressed until its texture is firm-comparable to that of
TOFU. Panir, which is customarily diced and sautéed, is used throughout India in a variety of dishes including
DAL, salads and vegetables; it's an essential protein source in many vegetarian diets.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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