Preparing Dairy products at home in Nepal

Following are different dairy products of Nepal which can be made at home.

Paneer
To make paneer at home in Nepal, you can follow these steps:

1. Ingredients:
   • Milk
   • Lemon juice or vinegar
2. Instructions:
   • Boil milk in a pan.
   • Once the milk comes to a boil, add lemon juice or vinegar while stirring continuously until the milk curdles.
   • Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
   • Strain the curdled milk through a muslin cloth to separate the whey from the curds.
   • Rinse the curds under cold water to remove any lemony taste.
   • Wrap the curds in the cloth, place a heavy weight on top, and let it sit for about an hour to set.
   • Your homemade paneer is ready to be cut into cubes or used as desired.

By following these simple steps, you can easily make paneer at home in Nepal using basic ingredients like milk and lemon juice or vinegar.


Ghee

To make ghee at home in Nepal, you can follow these traditional methods:

1. Ingredients:
   • Unsalted butter
2. Instructions:
   • Heat the unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over low heat.
   • Let the butter melt slowly without stirring.
   • As the butter melts, it will start to separate into three layers: foam on top, clear liquid in the middle, and milk solids at the bottom.
   • Continue to simmer the butter until the foam disappears, and the middle layer becomes clear.
   • Once the milk solids turn golden brown and settle at the bottom, turn off the heat.
   • Let the ghee cool slightly before straining it through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to remove the milk solids.
   • Store the clarified butter (ghee) in a clean, dry container at room temperature.

By following these steps, you can make ghee at home in Nepal using traditional methods that have been passed down through generations.


Dahi (Yogurt)

To make Dahi (Yogurt) at home in Nepal, you can follow the traditional method as described in the sources:

1. Ingredients:
   • Fresh milk
   • Live and active yogurt cultures (usually from a previous batch)
2. Instructions:
   • Heat fresh milk in a pan until it reaches a boil.
   • Allow the milk to cool slightly until it is warm but not hot.
   • Add live and active yogurt cultures to the warm milk and stir well.
   • Cover the milk and culture mixture and keep it in a warm place to incubate for 6-8 hours.
   • Once the yogurt is set, refrigerate it if not consumed immediately to maintain freshness.
   • Enjoy the homemade yogurt plain or with added flavors like fruits, nuts, or spices.

By following these steps, you can easily make Dahi (Yogurt) at home in Nepal using fresh milk and live active cultures, creating a delicious and traditional dairy product enjoyed in Nepali households.

Gudpak
To make Gudpak in Nepal, a traditional and nutritious sweet, you can follow these steps based on the information provided in the sources:

1. Ingredients:
   • Milk
   • Khuwa (reduced milk)
   • Ghee
   • Dried fruits or nuts (such as almonds, cashews, coconuts, pistachios, dates, fox nuts, watermelon seeds, and raisins)
   • Spices (like cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms)
2. Instructions:
   • In a deep pan, mix milk, khuwa, ghee, and dried fruits or nuts to create Gundpak.
   • Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens and reaches the desired consistency.
   • Control the color of the Gundpak by limiting heat exposure and duration, as well as managing the moisture content.
   • Optionally, add spices like cinnamon, cloves, and cardamoms for enhanced flavor.
   • Once the Gundpak is ready, allow it to cool slightly before serving.

By following these steps and using the traditional ingredients like milk, khuwa, ghee, and dried fruits or nuts, you can make Gundpak, a popular and culturally significant sweet in Nepal.


Kurauni

To make Kurauni, a traditional Nepali sweet, you can follow these steps based on the information from the provided sources:

1. Ingredients:
   • Milk
   • Ghee
   • Sugar
   • Cardamom powder
   • Nuts (like almonds, cashews, pistachios)
2. Instructions:
   • Boil milk in a heavy-bottomed pan until it thickens and reduces to form khuwa (reduced milk).
   • Add ghee, sugar, cardamom powder, and nuts to the khuwa mixture.
   • Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring continuously until it thickens further and reaches a fudge-like consistency.
   • Pour the mixture into a greased tray or plate and allow it to cool.
   • Once cooled, cut the set Kurauni into desired shapes like squares or diamonds.
   • Serve and enjoy this delicious Nepali sweet as a treat.

By following these steps and using ingredients like milk, ghee, sugar, cardamom powder, and nuts, you can make Kurauni at home in Nepal, a delightful traditional dessert enjoyed by many.


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