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desitoronto Jul 27, 2007 06:55 PM

Where to find raw Paneer in Toronto?

Does anyone know where I can find raw paneer in the GTA to make my own paneer dishes at home?

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    eco987 Jul 29, 2007 09:52 PM

    Like the curry leaves post, I got it once at the indian store in peanut plaza (North on Don Mills past Fairview Mall).

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      wickalicious Jul 29, 2007 04:54 PM

      I've found it in the little convenience/grocery stores on Parliament Street, just north of Dundas. It's fresh, not frozen, and I found it to be serviceable, if bland. (One of the stores has more than one variety...i'm sorry, i don't remember the brand names.) I also once got it at Whole Foods, but that was at least 2 years ago and they were discontinuing it, so i doubt you'd be able to get it there.

      1. chocabot Jul 29, 2007 05:13 AM

        In case you do go the frozen route, House of Spice in Kensington Market has it. i've never tried it so I can't say if it's any good.

        1. Recyclor Jul 28, 2007 08:21 AM

          House of Spice in Kensiington has a few choices of packaged stuff, it is frozen, I don't know if that does too much to it but I had good success making little grilled bites as apps and saag paneer one night...although, if it is easy to make that sounds like the way to go...

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          1. re: Recyclor
            Recyclor Jul 28, 2007 07:04 PM

            ...sounds easy enough...

            http://www.indianfoodforever.com/basi...

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            cybergod Jul 27, 2007 08:22 PM

            I know you can find it at a couple of the grocery/green grocer stores on Gerrard East. However, I haven't yet found the equivalent of fresh-made, it's always been the packaged stuff (which frankly doesn't compare to the texture of homemade paneer). If you have the time, look up a recipe online and make it in advance, it's really easy!

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