18 Reasons: Paneer Primer

We know that homemade tastes better, but time and intimidation often prompt us to take store-bought shortcuts. Meghna will teach you that not only can you make India’s most famous cheese at home, you’ll also learn a few recipes to help this cheese shine! In class, we’ll make paneer from scratch, plus two dishes: Matar Paneer and Dahi Ke Kebab. Along with the paneer-based dishes, we’ll make spiced rice, boondi raita, and mint chutney to round out the dinner table. By the end of the class, not only will we feast, you’ll have the skills and confidence to make your own paneer at home! MENU Handmade Paneer—Fresh Indian Cheese Matar Paneer—Peas and Paneer Curry Dahi Ke Kebab—Patties of Thickened Yogurt, Paneer, Spices and Herbs Boondi Raita—Yogurt with Boondi (Crispy Fried Chickpea Flour Droplets) Pulao—Rice with Aromatic Spices Pudina Chutney—Mint, Green Chilies, Garlic, and Lemon Strawberry Lassi