Paneer Bhurji (Indian cottage cheese scramble)
Indian cottage cheese scramble, spicy, simple.
Ingredients
- 200 Gms Paneer (Cottage cheese) Substitute with tofu for vegan option
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1 Tbsp Ghee Substitute with oil for vegan option
- 1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 Tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 Tsp Whole black peppercorns
- 7-8 Pcs Garlic cloves Crushed
- 1 Inch Ginger Crushed
- 3 Pcs Green chillies Crushed
- 2 Pcs Onions Medium sized, chopped
- 1/2 Cup Tomatoes Crushed
- 1/2 Cup Capsicum Chopped
- 1/4 Cup Tomato paste
- 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 Tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 Tsp Coriander powder
- 1/4 Cup Milk
- 1/4 Cup Coriander leaves
- 1/2 Tsp Garam masala
- 1/8 Tsp Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- Salt To taste
Garnish
- Lemon wedge
- Sliced onions
- Coriander leaves
Instructions
- In a pan, heat oil and ghee. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and whole peppercorns.
- Add garlic, ginger and green chillies. Sauté all for a minute.
- Add the onions and sauté until it turns light brown.
- Add crushed tomatoes and salt to taste. Add capsicum and cook it for 2-3 mins.
- Now add tomato paste and let it cook until it releases oil. Give it a mix a few times in between.
- Add the spices - turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix it well and let it cook for 3-4 mins on low flame.
- Now add milk and let it cook for 2 more mins. Add in the chopped coriander leaves.
- Add in the grated or crumbled paneer. Mix, taste and adjust salt and seasonings.
- Add garam masala and kasuri methi. Add 1/2 tsp lemon juice at this stage or serve with a wedge as per preference.
- Garnish and enjoy!!!
Notes
Replace paneer with tofu and ghee with oil for vegan option.