Does Trader Joes sell Paneer cheese?!

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If not you can use Cypriot Halloumi cheese, but now a day they should, in a pinch firm tofu will do also.

I've never seen paneer at any of the Trader Joe's that I shop at in Massachusetts (and I've looked for it). It's possible that TJs in other parts of the country carry it, especially if there's a large local Indian population.

You'll be able to find it easily at any Indian or Pakistani grocery store. I've included a link below to help you find an Indian store near you. They'll carry it either fresh in the refrigerator section, or frozen in the freezer section. Note that the package may be labeled with the alternate English spelling "panir". Commercial paneer is much firmer than homemade paneer (and most people would say, not as good).

Many sites say that you can substitute various types of fresh cheese for paneer (for example, Queso Blanco, Panela, Queso Parar Frier, Queso Fresco, etc.), but I've tried many different cheeses and have never found an adequate substitute. The two essential qualities of paneer is that it has no salt and does not melt (it just softens a bit when heated). Also, because no enzymes are added, paneer is completely vegetarian. If you are looking for a subsitute, read the label carefully to make sure that the cheese does not contain salt or enzymes, or you will be disappointed. In some recipes, you can substitute pan-fried cubes of tofu as a source of protein, but it will not have same texture.

I cook Indian food several times a week and use paneer often because it's such a good source of protein. To save time, I usually buy ready-made paneer at a large Asian store, but since the store I go to is about an hour away,I also frequently make paneer at home. It's very easy to make and doesn't require any special equipment or ingredients - just milk and a mild acid to cause the coagulation. The acid can be lemon or lime juice, white vinegar, citric acid, yoghurt, buttermilk, or even the whey (clear liquid) from a previous batch of paneer. Basically, you heat the milk to the boiling point (or just below), stir in the acid, let it coagulate until curds form, drain the whey (you can use this in other recipes), and press out the remaining liquid by using a weight. Note that the recipe does not use any salt or require rennet or any other enzymes. I've included a couple of links to more detailed instructions.

Indian grocery stores by location:
http://www.indianfoodsguide.com/indian-f…

Wikipedia article on paneer:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paneer

Instructions from WikiHow:
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Paneer-(Indi…

Paneer video by Manjula:
http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2008/05/2…
Manjula has created an enormous collection of video recipes, mostly Indian. Her videos aren't slick, but her instructions are always clear and straightforward.

Yes they do but if there are more buyers.
if you are a frequent buyer you can ask them to get it.If they are selling enough they don't have any objection in getting the stuff.
That is what I found in Arizona and california.
Good Luck !!

Paneer is a type of Indian Cheese. It is sold at Indian Grocery stores. Google for Indian Grocery stores in your area and you can call them and ask them if they have it and then buy it

Paneer is Hindi for cheese, if its Indian cheese you're after try an Indian restaurant or deli.
Here is a link with a basic recipe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paneer