Paneer Bhurji

Paneer Bhurji is a popular North Indian breakfast recipe made from crumbled Paneer. You can serve Paneer Bhurji with rotis, plain parathas.

Makes/Serves:  3-4 servings

Ingredients:

•          1cup Paneer, crumbled (cottage cheese)

•          1 medium sized finely chopped Onion

•          1 large sized finely chopped Tomato

•          1 or 2 green finely chopped chillies

•          1 large sized finely chopped Capcicum

•          1 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste

•          ¼ tsp Turmeric powder

•          ½ tsp Red Chilly powder (or to taste)

•          ¼ tsp Garam Masala powder

•          ¼ tsp Cumin seeds

•          1tbsp Oil

•          Salt to taste

•          Coriander leaves for garnishing 

Method:

•          Heat Oil in a pan on medium heat add cumin seeds. Once they get splutter, add Onions. When the onions become translucent, add Ginger-Garlic paste and chopped Green Chilies. Sauté till the raw aroma of the Ginger-Garlic goes away.

•          Then add tomatoes and cook till they become soft. Add salt here. 

•          Now add all the spice ,Turmeric, Red Chili powder, Garam Masala powder. Stir well.

•          Then, add the crumbled Paneer and let it cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

•          Add chopped Coriander leaves to Paneer Bhurji and mix well.

•          Serve Paneer Bhurji.

Recipe Credit: From my Ma’s Rasoi

Cook Tip: Don't cook the Paneer for a long time as loose their softness. With this Paneer Bhurji you can make Paneer roll or Paneer sandwich.