Ingredients
- 250 gms (1/2 lb) Paneer (cottage cheese), crumbled or grated
- 1 teaspoon grated Ginger
- 4-5 Garlic Cloves, crushed
- 1 Green Chilli, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 medium Onions, finely chopped
- 1 large Tomato, finely chopped
- 1 medium Capsicum, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1½ tablespoons Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
- Salt
Method
- Heat oil in a pan over medium flame.
- Add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.
- Add grated ginger, crushed garlic and chopped green chilli and sauté for a minute.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add chopped tomato and chopped capsicum, stir and cook until they turn soft and oil starts to separate for approx. 2-3 minutes.
- Add garam masala, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt, mix well.
- Add milk.
- Mix and cook for a minute.
- Add crumbled paneer and lemon juice.
- Mix and cook for 3-4 minutes; stir occasionally in between to prevent sticking.
- Turn off the flame and transfer prepared paneer bhurji to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.
Recipe by Dt. Ruchika
