Paneer Bhurji

A sure-shot way to get my son to eat Paneer is to make Paneer Bhurji. It gets made quickly and can be eaten in a number of ways.

You need:

• 250-300 gms cottage cheese / paneer - fresh or frozen
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes finely chopped
• 1/2 capsicum finely chopped
• 1 tsp finely chopped / grated ginger
• 1-2 green chillies
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds / jeera
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder / haldi
• 1/4 tsp red chillie powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
• 1/4 tsp coriander powder / dhaniya powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp full cream
• 3-4 tbsp milk
• Oil
• Salt
• Coriander leaves for garnishing

Steps:

• In a pan on medium to low heat, heat some oil, add the jeera seeds and allow it to splutter.
• Add the ginger and after a few seconds add the onions. Fry till pink.
• Add the tomatoes and fry till soft.
• Add the dry spices and mix well. Add the capsicum, mix well and turn off the heat. Keep this covered.

• Crumble the paneer with your fingers. Add it to the onion tomato paste. Season with salt.

• Return to the heat. Add the cream and milk and let it heat up well.
• Check seasonings and adjust as per taste.
• Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

Notes:

• If you are using frozen paneer, let it sit in boiling hot water for 30 mins. The paneer will be softer.
• Make an instant wrap. In a roti, add some sliced onions, Paneer Bhurji, salad leaves and chaat masala. Roll up and it's ready to eat. Makes it easier to pack for lunch boxes.
• Use it as a sandwich filling and toast or grill.
• Left over paneer bhurji can be made into a tasty and quick snack / starter. Watch this space for the recipe.