305434 Wed Jun 28 21:20:25 -0700 2006 6 2 Los Angeles Area 0 1717474 I used to buy the paneer at Trader Joe's to throw in with premade Indian simmer sauces...but they aren't carrying it anymore. Now my sauces just don't taste as good. Does anyone know where to buy paneer in the Huntington Beach area? Thanks! Wed Jun 28 21:20:25 -0700 2006 13085 OCElizabeth 1 1717786 Any indian store will have it. Nanak brand is good. I also have directions on my blog how to make it. http://velvettamarind.blogspot.com/ Thu Jun 29 00:20:05 -0700 2006 1717474 12384 boogiebaby 2 1718903 That's the problem...I don't know any indian stores around here...but would love to find one! Thanks! Thu Jun 29 16:45:16 -0700 2006 1717786 13085 OCElizabeth 1 1718092 I posted to your reply on the Home Cooking board =) Thu Jun 29 03:45:45 -0700 2006 1717474 14643 mabziegurl 1 1718095 Please note that this entire thread has been moved from the Home Cooking board. It's a local question more appropriate for our Los Angeles forum. Thanks. Thu Jun 29 03:47:41 -0700 2006 1717474 2 The Chowhound Team 1 2532902 I live in Huntington Bch, grew up in Cerritos so I still go to Pioneer Blvd in Artesia. Take 405N to 605N exit South turn right turn left on Pioneer and cruise until there's a market that calls out to you. In HB/OC you might find paneer at some Persian/Middle Eastern markets or I've always wondered if Greek Kasseri cheese would be a good substitute. In fact, Persian markets might have a good substitute, and there are more of them around OC. Tue May 01 18:25:36 -0700 2007 1717474 95666 ofijr 1 2533550 i had this crazy idea and hacked a standard cheesecake recipe to make some "fake" paneer-- it ended up having a firm, yet crumbly texture with a bit of rubbery chew to it- just get yogurt (will have a slightly sour taste), philly cream cheese (denser and creamier), cottage cheese or ricotta cheese (both crumbly), or any mixture of all of these, blend with eggs (1 cup cheese:1 egg) and salt (to taste). Bake in a cake pan in a 350-375 F oven until set in the middle (about 30 min.). When cool, slice into cubes and stir into your own already-made masala or simmer sauce. Wed May 02 01:17:33 -0700 2007 1717474 95737 sabster