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Paneer
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<p>Paneer (pronounced [/pəˈniːr/]), is a <a href="/facts/Fresh_cheese/0DhPpLRb">fresh</a> <a href="/facts/Acid-set_cheese/s7REeUo1">acid-set cheese</a>, common in <a href="/facts/South_Asian_cuisine/H4YwUtdY">cuisine of South Asia</a>, made from cow milk or buffalo milk. It is a <a href="/facts/Cheese_ripening/hb7N6UG4">non-aged</a>, non-melting <a href="/facts/Soft_cheese/0DhPpLRb">soft cheese</a> made by <a href="/facts/Curdling/cTfXLbet">curdling</a> milk with a fruit- or vegetable-derived acid, such as lemon juice. </p><p>Paneer was predominantly used in most north Indian dishes and is now commonly used throughout India due to its versatility as an ingredient in diverse dishes. </p>