Paneer Bhurji

Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 250 g paneer, crumbled
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
3. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add the tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
5. Mix in turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. Add the crumbled paneer and mix well with the masala.
7. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring gently.
8. Sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander leaves. Mix and remove from heat.