Paneer Bhurji – North Indian Style

Step 1: Heat Oil

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

Step 2: Add Cumin Seeds

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 6: Incorporate Paneer

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 10: Serve Paneer Bhurji

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

• Can be served with roti, chapati, paratha, bread, pav, or puri.

• Can be used as a stuffing for rolls or sandwiches.