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5 cheeses found in India

5 cheeses found in India
Written by Nilesh Rao
Edited by Anamica Singh
Jan 17, 2022, 01:52 pm 2 min read
5 cheeses found in India
If you love cheese, give there five Indian varieties a try.

Mozzarella, Parmesan, Cheddar are some of the cheese varieties most of us are aware of. But how many Indian cheese varieties do you know about? You will be amazed to know that India is home to several types of cheeses. From Jammu & Kashmir to West Bengal, it assumes various forms in many states. Let's explore the different varieties of cheeses available in India.

Number 1
Khoa

Made with cow or buffalo milk, Khoa is mostly used to make sweets like gujia and peda. Certain savory dishes also incorporate Khoa to make them richer. Khoa when prepared is usually white or sometimes a slightly pale shade of yellow. It is normally stored for months, turning it slightly grainier. P.S. Your gajar ka halwa will not be the same without Khoa.

Number 2
Kalimpong

This Indian variety of cheese is named after the famous West Bengal city. It is a crumbly cheese that takes on various forms during its journey. Unripened Kalimpong has an edible and yellowish rind, is slightly tangy, and doesn't smell as much. Ripened Kalimpong tastes a little like Gouda. You can crumble it and add it to salads, or eat it with crackers.

Number 3
Bandel

This semi-soft cheese prepared from cow's milk finds its origin in the eponymous West Bengal city. The curd and whey are separated by adding lemon juice. Then the curd is molded, drained, smoked, and salted. You can also prepare an unsmoked version. It has a salty taste, intense smell, and crumbled texture. You can eat them with pasta, risottos, and salads.

Number 4
Kalari

Made with goat or cow's milk, Kalari is popularly enjoyed as a street snack in Jammu & Kashmir. It is indigenous to Udhampur in Jammu, has a mild flavor, and is dense. Kalari is cooked in its own fat to make it crisp on the outside and stringy and gooey on the inside. It is salted and served with various vegetables and bread.

Number 5
Paneer

Cottage cheese, or paneer, is the most widely consumed cheese in India. It is used as the main ingredient in several dishes, especially in the northern part of the country. Made from pasteurized cow or buffalo milk, it is soft, tasteless, crumbly, and completely vegetarian. Milk is curdled using lemon or vinegar instead of animal rennet, an enzyme produced in the stomach of mammals.

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Nilesh Rao
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Nilesh Rao covers entertainment and lifestyle news for NewsBytes. He has previously worked with Hungama, Network 8, and Mid-Day. Over a career spanning 12 years, his work has focused on Hindi films, music, lifestyle, education and real estate. He has a postgraduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the International School of Business & Media, Pune.
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Anamica Singh is a lifestyle editor at NewsBytes. Having started as a sports journalist, she has covered entertainment, national and international news over her 14-year-long career. She is experienced in news writing, video production, anchoring, and voiceovers. Her past stints include her time at Mobile ESPN, IANS, and MSN. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi and a postgraduate diploma in journalism from YMCA, Delhi.
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