Paneer Bhurji

Paneer bhurji is a simple, easy and tasty paneer recipe which is prepared very similar to egg bhurji or anda bhurji for vegetarians or no egg eaters. This indian paneer curry recipe is widely appreciated by all groups and can be served with roti, naan or chapathi for lunch and dinner.

Paneer Bhurji

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds 
• 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
• salt to taste
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 
• ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder 
• 1 medium sized tomato, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp turmeric 
• ½ tsp garam masala powder
• 2 cup paneer / cottage cheese
• 1 tsp kasuri methi , crushed
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

• Firstly, in a large kadai heat oil and saute cumin seeds till they turn aromatic.
• Add onions, green chilli and ginger-garlic paste.
• saute well till the onions turn slightly golden brown.
• Now add tomatoes and saute till they turn soft and mushy.
• Additionally, add ½ tsp red chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp garam masala powder and salt to taste.
• Roast the spices on low flame for a minute.
• Add crumbled paneer / cottage cheese and mix gently.
• mix gently without mashing the paneer.
• Cover and simmer for 3 minutes till the paneer gets cooked well. do not over cook paneer, as they turn hard and chewy.
• Also add crushed kasuri methi and coriander leaves.
• mix gently, making sure everything is combined well.
• finally, serve paneer bhurji hot with chapathi or paratha.