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Paneer is said to have been brought to the subcontinent by Afghan invaders.
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The legend behind this cheese’s origin is that a maiden forgot her pail of milk inside a cave. When she returned months later, she found that it had hardened into the delicacy we know and love today.
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Legend says that it was created by accident in the 1st Century AD when a few curd pieces fell in hot water by accident.
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As per the tale, it was also created by accident when a traveller in the 3rd Century BC filled his bag made of sheep stomach with milk. On the way, the milk sloshed around and curdled which created this cheese.
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According to legend, it was invented by monks in the 1200s. They wanted a way to prolong the shelf-life of milk and parmesan was invented.
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Legend has it that a farmer, distracted by a beautiful maiden, left his cheese inside a cave. When he returned months later, it was covered in mould and thus, this cheese was invented.
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Even though it originated in Netherlands around 12th Century, it did not originate in the town, Gouda, after which it is named. It was named after this town because the cheese was traded there.
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Interestingly, Brie dates back to the 7th century and is said to have been created by French monks!
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Which cheese’s origin did you find most interesting?
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