Paneer Bhurji | How to make Paneer Bhurji
Paneer Bhurji is a quick and easy dish that can be had with bread, roti or paratha. Scrambled Indian Cottage cheese is prepared with onion, tomato and spices to make a healthy dish that can be paired up with just about anything. This recipe takes less than 15 to 20 mins if you have paneer on hand.
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup Paneer made from 1/2 litre milk
- 1 cup Onions
- 1/2 cup Tomatoes
- 2 Green Chilies
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Cooking Oil
- 3/4 tsp Red Chili powder
- 3/4 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- A Pinch Turmeric powder
Instructions
- If you have the paneer already made, just go ahead making the bhurji. Else boil the milk and curdle with 1 tsp lemon juice.
- Strain the paneer and save the water.
- In a wide bowl, take the flour for rotis and add salt and required water from the paneer and knead to a soft and pliable dough. Let it rest for 15 mins.
- In a non stick pan, heat with oil. Add onions, green chilies, saute well.
- Next add finely chopped tomatoes and all the spice powders. Cook well. Once the tomatoes are soft and well cooked, it takes about 5 - 7 mins, crumble the paneer and mix well.
- Simmer to make sure the bhurji becomes little dry.
- Meanwhile roll out the chapatis and make the rotis.
- Serve the Paneer Bhurjis with Rotis.
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