Name: Paneer Bhurji
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 Onion; 1 Green chilli; few Mint leaves; 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste; 1/2 tsp Chilli powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1/2 tsp Garam masala; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Pav bhaji masala; to taste Salt; 1 Tomato; 1/4 cup Water; 200 gms Grated paneer (cottage cheese); as needed Coriander leaves; 1 tsp Kasuri methi

Recipe Summary

Paneer Bhurji is a popular North Indian dish made from crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. It's a quick and flavorful vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed with roti, paratha, or bread for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Oil 1 tbsp
Ghee 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Onion 1
Green chilli 1
Mint leaves few
Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp
Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Pav bhaji masala 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Tomato 1
Water 1/4 cup
Grated paneer (cottage cheese) 200 gms
Coriander leaves as needed
Kasuri methi 1 tsp

⚠ Contains Allergens

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Heat Oil and Ghee

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2: Add Cumin Seeds and Aromatics

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped green chilli, a few mint leaves, and 1 teaspoon of ginger garlic paste. Sauté for until the onions turn translucent and slightly golden.

Step 3: Add Dry Spices

Add 1/2 teaspoon of chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of pav bhaji masala, and salt to taste. Sauté for until the spices are fragrant.

Step 4: Cook Tomatoes

Add 1 chopped tomato to the pan. Sauté for until the tomatoes soften and break down.

Step 5: Simmer with Water

Pour in 1/4 cup of water. Cook for , stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the oil starts to separate from the masala.

Step 6: Add Paneer

Add 200 grams of grated paneer to the cooked masala. Give it a good mix, ensuring the paneer is evenly coated with the spices.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and 1 teaspoon of crushed kasuri methi. Mix well and serve hot with roti, paratha, or bread.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Heat Oil and Ghee

Step 2: Add Cumin Seeds and Aromatics

Step 3: Add Dry Spices

Step 4: Cook Tomatoes

Step 5: Simmer with Water

Step 6: Add Paneer

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

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