Paneer Bhurji

A chunk of paneer was sitting in the refrigerator crying out to be used. As to what to make with it was easy. Paneer Bhurji. Quick to prepare which means less time in the kitchen on a hot summer day. The beauty of this scrambled protein rich dish is its simplicity. Flavorful and satisfying. Makes for a good side with roti or bread.

Paneer Bhurji Recipe
Preparation: 20 mts
Serves 3-4 persons

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated paneer
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• pinch of turmeric pwd
• 1/4 tsp red chilli pwd
• pinch of cumin pwd
• 1/2 tsp coriander pwd
• 1/4 tsp kasuri methi
• pinch of garam masala pwd
• 4-5 tbsps of low fat milk
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tbsp oil
• chopped fresh corainder for garnish

Method:

1 Heat oil in a vessel, add chopped onions and green chillis, saute till onions turn transparent. Add turmeric pwd, cumin pwd, coriander pwd, red chilli pwd and kasuri methi and combine. Add the chopped tomato and cook till they turn soft, approx 3-4 mts.
2 Add grated paneer and stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 mts. Add the low fat milk and toss the contents on medium high flame and see that the paneer does not stick to the vessel. The milk should evaporate. Add garam masala pwd and combine.
3 Finally, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or bread.