South Indian Vegetatrian Recepies

Paneer Bhurji

By Uma Venkat

IngredientsServings: 4

  • 3 tbsp cooking oil or butter
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp corriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp karam masala powder
  • 1 tsp ginger & garlic paste
  • 2 cups shredded panner
  • 1 medium size onion
  • 2 medium size tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp sugar(optional)
  • 1 cup water

About

Crumbled paneer is cooked with a mixture of onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies and some spices into a savory, tangy and satisfying dish which goes well with roti, chapati, phulka, paratha or bun.

10 min

20 min

North Indian

Dinner

Instructions

  • in a pan add 3 tbsp cooking oil and add cumin seeds
  • once cumin seeds have turned light brown color add chopped onions
  • fry until onions are soft and turns light brown
  • add ginger & garlic paste and saute for less than a minute
  • add tomatoe puree and all the spices(masala powders) and saute for a minute
  • add 1 cup water, mix well and close the lid cook for 2 minutes on medium low flame
  • add shredded paneer and mix well cook for 3 to 5 minutes
  • turn off the stove and add chopped cilantro
  • yummy bhurji is ready which can be served with roti, chappathi, paratha, naan or bun!!!!!
Tips & Tricks
  • use heavy bottom pan to avoid burning the dish

Step by Step Instructions

  1. chop onion(s)

  2. ground tomatoes in a blender to make a puree

  3. shredd paneer

  4. in a pan add 3 tbsp cooking oil and add cumin seeds

  5. once cumin seeds have turned light brown color add chopped onions

  6. fry until onions are soft and turns light brown then add ginger & garlic paste and saute for less than a minute

  7. add tomato puree and mix it well

  8. add all the spices(masala powders) then mix well add 1 cup water, and close the lid cook for 2 minutes on medium low flame

  9. add shredded paneer and mix well cook for 3 to 5 minutes then turn off the stove and add chopped cilantro

  10. yummy bhurji is ready which can be served with roti, chappathi, paratha, naan or bun!!!!!

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