Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Sauté Onions

   Heat 2-3 tbsp of oil in a pan. Add 2 tbsp of butter or ghee and let it melt. Add 2 finely chopped onions and fry until the raw smell goes off.

2. 2.Add Aromatics

   Add 2 finely chopped green chillies and fry briefly. Then, add 1 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste and continue to fry for 2-5 minutes.

3. 3.Cook Vegetables

   Add 1 chopped capsicum and 1 finely chopped large tomato. Mix well and let it fry for 2-5 minutes.

4. 4.Add Spice Powders

   Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder, 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, and optionally 1 tsp pav bhaji masala powder. Add salt to taste and mix all the spice powders well.

5. 5.Cook the Masala Base

   Add 1/2 cup of water, mix well, and fry for 2 minutes. Cover the pan and cook for 2-5 minutes on a medium flame until the oil separates from the masala.

6. 6.Add and Cook Paneer

   Add 400g of grated paneer to the masala and mix well to combine. Add another 1/2 cup of water, mix well, then cover and cook for another 2-5 minutes.

7. 7.Garnish and Finish

   Uncover the pan and give it a good mix. Add 1/2 tbsp of crushed kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) and 1 tbsp of butter or ghee. Mix well. Finally, add finely chopped coriander leaves and mix everything together.

8. 8.Serve

   The paneer bhurji is ready. Serve hot with pav, bread, naan, or roti, and pair with sliced onions and lemon wedges.