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Easy Paneer Bhurji

Paneer Bhurji

Quick and spiced scrambled Indian cottage cheese cooked with onions, tomatoes, and everyday ground spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 250 grams paneer crumbled or coarsely grated
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic finely minced
  • 1 pieces green chili finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet or kadai A wide pan helps evaporate excess moisture quickly.

Method
 

  1. Heat ghee or oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds. Add the chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chili. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the onions turn soft and light golden at the edges.
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down completely and the oil begins to glisten at the edges.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the crumbled paneer, salt, and garam masala. Toss gently for 3 to 4 minutes until the paneer absorbs the spices and is heated through. Turn off the heat, garnish with chopped coriander leaves, and serve warm.

Notes

Adjust the green chilies up or down depending on your preferred spice level.