Paneer bhurji is a dry or a semi dry recipe prepared by sautéing onion and tomatoes. To this is added crumbled paneer and basic dry Indian spices. It is a popular north Indian breakfast recipe, which is quick and easy to prepare. It is best when served with bread, rolls, rotis or parathas and a cup of hot tea. Paneer bhurji can also be served as a side dish.
INGREDIENTS :
(1) 200 grams of Paneer / Cottage Cheese, crumbled
(2) 2 medium sized Onion, finely chopped
(3) 2 medium sized Tomatoes, finely chopped
(4) 1 or 2 green Chillies, finely chopped
(5) 5-8 cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
(6) One fourth teaspoon of Turmeric / Haldi powder
(7) Half teaspoon of Kashmiri Red Chilli powder
(8) Half teaspoon of Garam Masala powder
(9) Half teaspoon of Cumin seeds / Jeera
(10) 2 pinch of Asafoetida / Hing powder
(11) 3 tablespoons of Vegetable / Cooking oil / Ghee / butter
(12) Salt as required
(13) Coriander leaves for garnishing
(14) Water for cooking
Cuisine : North Indian
Serves : 3-4 persons
Time required : 10 minutes for preparation and 15 minutes for cooking.
METHOD :
(1) Crumble the Paneer and keep aside. Also, finely chop the Onions, Tomatoes and the green chillies and keep them aside.
(2) Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a Kadhai / Wok.
(3) Add Cumin seeds / Jeera to this warm oil and allow it to splutter. Then, add 2 pinch of Hing / Asafoetida powder.
(4) Add finely chopped garlic and sauté for few minutes till they turn golden brown. Then add chopped Onions and sauté till they turn light golden in colour. Along with Onions, also add chopped chillies.
(5) Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well. Saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
(5) Now add all the dry spice powders. Turmeric / Haldi powder, Garam masala powder, Kashmiri lal mirch powder and salt to taste.
Mix well.
(6) Add one cup of water / 100 ml quantity of water. Mix well.
(7) To this thick gravy, add the crumbled paneer and mix gently.
Cook for 3 minutes. Stir at regular intervals. You may also cover the lid till the Paneer cooks.
(8) Don’t cook the Paneer for long time as they harden and loose the softness.
(9) Our Paneer bhurji is ready.
(10) Transfer it to a serving plate. Garnish the Paneer bhurji with Coriander leaves.
It can be served with chapatis as shown in the image.
