A few years ago, when swiggy and zomato were not there and eating out from restaurants was a once-a-month luxury, I would crave for something with paneer during the weekends. With limited time, this paneer bhurji was the perfect dish to cook with simple pantry ingredients. Sharing this bachelor friendly recipe with our community!
Paneer Bhurji
Ingredients
- Grated Paneer – 1½ cups
- Onion – 1
- Tomatoes – 2
- Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tsp
- Ghee – 1 tbsp
- Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
- Kasuri Methi – 1 tsp
- Cilantro – 1 handful
- Salt to taste
Spice Mix:
- Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
- Coriander/Sambar Powder – 1½ tbsp
- Red Chilli Powder – 1½ tbsp
- Garam Masala – 1 tsp
Method:
- Chop onions & tomatoes
- In a kadhai, add ghee and temper cumin seeds.
- Add onions, ginger garlic paste, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes, spice mix & salt, sauté until it becomes mushy.
- Add grated paneer and saute for a few minutes.
- Add kasuri methi & garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve it with Indian breads or use it as a filling for dosas or sandwiches.
Watch this recipe here – Paneer Bhuriji
Akhila Sankar lives in Dallas, TX and has been working at an IT consulting/services company for the past 11 years. Food has always been her first love, and she recalls cooking her first dish back in 5th grade, with her grandmother’s assistance. Spending most of her college and early working years in hostels, she learned how to make quick and simple dishes with minimal pantry ingredients. Akhila loves experimenting with new recipes, food plating, photography and celebrating Indian festivals.
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