Paneer is an Indian cheese made by curdling milk using heat and acid. It's made quickly, typically within an hour or two, and has the unique property of not melting when heated.
Paneer is a fresh cheese used in a wide variety of Indian recipes, made by heating and then curdling milk using acid. It's very mild and milky in flavor, white in color, and its texture is soft, spongy, and squeaky.