Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Heat Oil

   Take a pan or kadai and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Heat the oil until warm.

2. 2.Add Cumin Seeds

   Once the oil is warm, add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Let them crackle slightly.

3. 3.Sauté Aromatics

   Add 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped green chili, and 1 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste. Sauté on medium flame until the onions become soft.

4. 4.Cook Tomatoes

   Add 1 chopped tomato. Continue to sauté on medium flame until the tomato is cooked and the oil starts to release from the mixture.

5. 5.Add Powdered Spices

   Add 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix all the spices well with the onion and tomato mixture and cook on low flame for 2 minutes.

6. 6.Incorporate Paneer

   Add 170 grams of crumbled paneer (cottage cheese). Mix it thoroughly with the prepared spice mixture.

7. 7.Simmer for Flavors

   Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer on low flame for 3 to 4 minutes to allow the paneer to absorb the flavors.

8. 8.Add Herbs

   Remove the lid. Add 1 teaspoon of kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves), crushed in your hands, and 1 tablespoon of chopped coriander leaves. Mix everything well.

9. 9.Final Simmer

   Cover the pan again with a lid and simmer on low flame for 1 minute to further infuse the flavors of the kasuri methi and coriander.

10. 10.Serve Paneer Bhurji

    Dish out the hot and delicious Paneer Bhurji. Garnish with a lime wedge and some onion slices before serving.