AtoZ Challenge 2020, Main Course, Recipes, Vegetarian Indian, Main Course, Vegetarian 25

Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Bhurji

Servings: 2

Cuisine: Indian

Course: Main Course

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There is more to Punjabi cuisine than just tandoori chicken. Quick and easy to rustle up, Paneer Bhurji is also a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 200 gms paneer (cottage cheese)
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato finely chopped
• 1 green chili finely chopped
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilies powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

• Crumb the paneer and keep aside.
• Parboil the peas and keep aside. If using frozen peas, you can use them directly after thawing.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add in the chopped onions and saute until translucent. Add in the tomatoes and peas and cook for a minute.
• Add in the salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and turmeric.
• Add in the paneer next and mix well.
• Cook until done and serve hot.

Notes

• If the paneer seems too dry, add in a tablespoon or two of curd.
• The leftover works great as toasties for kids.

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