Paneer Bhurji-

• Prep Time : 10 mins
•  Cook Time : 15 mins
• Serves:2

Ingredients:

• Paneer – 2 cups grated
• Capsicum/Bell Pepper – 1 cup (chopped)
• Onion – 1
• Green chilli – 1 finely chopped
• Ginger-garlic paste/crushed – 1 tsp
• Tomato – 1

   Spice powder:

• Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
• Chilli powder -1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1 tsp
• Garam Masala -1/2 tsp

   For the seasoning:

• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Bay leaves – 1
• Cinnamon -1 piece
• Cloves -4
• Curry leaves – few
• Red chili -1

Preparations

• Crumble or grate paneer.
• Put tomato in boiled water, switch off the flame and let it set for 2 minutes. Put it in cold water, peel the skin and grind it to a paste.
• Chop capsicum into small pieces. (Green color or a mix of colored capsicums can be used)

Method:

• Heat oil, add seasoning ingredients, when it sizzles, add finely chopped onions and fry till they turn slightly brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste or crushed and saute for some more time.
• Then add capsicum and cook for a few minutes. (do not overcook the capsicum, make sure it is crunchy)
• Then add tomato puree, turmeric powder, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt needed, and cook for few minutes. Can cook with lid.
• Add crumbled paneer and cook with lid again on a medium flame for 5 to 7 minutes until everything gets blended well with the masala
• Few pinches of crushed Kasuri methi leaves/Dried fenugreek leaves can be added

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapatti, naan or any Indian Bread. You can also use it as a stuffing for chapatti rolls or sandwiches.

Notes:

• Any capsicum or other veggies can be used
• Even chopped tomatoes can be used when you don’t have time to blanch and puree it

Thank you.

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