Surti paneer
| Surti paneer | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | India |
| Region | Gujarat, Western India |
| Source of milk | Water buffalo |
| Pasteurised | no |
| Texture | firm |
Surti paneer is a soft cheese associated with Surat in India. It is a type of paneer that is prepared from buffalo milk which is coagulated using rennet.[1] The cheese is then ripened in whey for up to 36 hours.[1][2] The cheese has a Portuguese influence.[3][4] The name is derived from the town of Surat in the state of Gujarat, Western India, where it is thought to originate from.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "The technology of traditional milk products in developing countries". Food and Agriculture Organization. ISBN 9251028990.
- ^ Menon, Smitha (5 October 2015). "8 cheeses you didn't know exist in India". Condé Nast Traveler. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ Raghavan, Adita (30 July 2016). "Paneer and the origin of cheese in India". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ Sagar, Homai (5 November 2011). "Cheese is here to stay". The Tribune. Chandigarh. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
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