How to Make Flavoured Paneer

In my house, adding cheese to any meal instantly makes it at least 75% better. Homemade cheese ups that by a good 50%. So, when I set out to make Indian-flavoured pizza, I knew that homemade paneer flavoured with spices was the first step. 

Paneer and other fresh cheeses are surprisingly easy to make, and take very little time. For this recipe, you will need:

Equipment
- a large saucepan
- a wooden spoon, or other stiring implement
- a stove
- cheesecloth, or a lint-free towel
- a colander 
- a sink
- two large plates of equal size, with a lip preferred
- several cans of soup or other heavy weights
- a fridge
- a good sharp knife

Ingredients 
- 8 cups of milk
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- spices of choice: I used garam masala, curry powder, and tumeric

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Butter Paneer

Butter Paneer is a creamy, exotic, satisfying treat. The body of the curry is onion and tomato puree simmered with spices and cashew butter. Paneer, cream, butter and fresh cilantro are added later to finish it.

Paneer is a fresh cheese made from milk. It can be purchased from Indian or Pakistani grocery stores or it can be made at home. This is a very good Instructable to make paneer. I have successfully substituted chicken for paneer with this recipe and it is just as delicious. I have also made Butter Chicken with this recipe in a crockpot. I browned the chicken first, added the rest of the ingredients and let it simmer on low for about 3 hours or more. Then I added the finishing cream,  butter and cilantro at serving time.

2 tablespoons butter or ghee
1 bay leaf
2 cloves

2 large onions,  puree
1/2 tablespoon minced ginger 
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tbsps cashew paste

1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground fenugreek
2 tsp garam masala powder
sea salt and black pepper to taste

6 - 12 ounces paneer
1 tbsp butter
3 tbsp fresh cream
fresh coriander - chopped for garnish

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