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Paneer Bhurji

Paneer Bhurji

Nidhi Agrawal
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • Paneer - 300 gms
  • Onion - 2 finely chopped
  • Tomato - 2 finely chopped
  • Green Chillies - 2 finely chopped
  • Garlic - 4 cloves minced
  • Ginger - ½ tsp (finely chopped
  • Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder - ½ tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder - ¼ tsp
  • Cumin Seeds - ½ tsp
  • Butter - 1½ tbsp
  • Salt - to taste
  • Coriander Leaves - 1 tbsp chopped for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Crumble the paneer and keep aside.
  • Heat butter in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds, once they start to splutter, add ginger, garlic and saute for a minute.
  • Add onions, once the onions turn translucent, add the green chillies and saute for a minute.
  • Now add tomatoes and cook till mushy. (add a pinch of salt so that the tomatoes will cook fast).
  • Now add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, salt and mix well.
  • Add the crumbled paneer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Lastly add coriander leaves and mix well.
  • Serve hot paneer bhurji with bread / rotis / plain parathas.
  • NOTE:- Don't overcook the paneer, otherwise it will loose its softness.