Paneer Bhurji

Paneer Bhurji

It is hard to imagine Indian cuisine without paneer. Paneer is rich in proteins and is good for heart health. This paneer bhurji recipe is simple, quick and delicious and goes perfectly with rice and chapati. 

What you need:

• 200 gms paneer (crushed)
• 1 medium tomato (chopped)
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 1 green chilly (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp lime juice 
• 1 tsp paav bhaji masala 
• 2 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 
• 1/2 tsp pepper powder 
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves for garnishing

 Method:

1. Heat oil in a kadai/ pan. Add the cumin seeds. Add the onion, green chillies. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add in the ginger garlic paste. Fry for a while. Add the chopped tomato and turmeric powder. Don’t overcook the tomato. Keep mixing them for 2 minutes.
2. Add the red chilli powder, pepper powder, lime juice, paav bhaji masala and salt. Mix well. 
3. Add 1 tbsp water and crushed paneer. Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes. 
4. Mix and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or chapati.