Paneer Bhurji - Indian Scrambled Cottage Cheese

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3: Cook Vegetables

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 8: Serve

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

• Serve with Pav, Bread, Naan or Roti.

• Pair it up with sliced onions and lemon for extra flavor.

• Add 1 tsp of Pav Bhaji Masala for a street-style flavor.