Paneer Bhurji

Who doesn't love Paneer? Also known as Indian cottage cheese, paneer  is a very good source of protein. It can be cooked in many ways, sauteed, grilled, sandwiched and much more. My son loves paneer in any way. Paneer bhurji looks like scrambled egg. It could be a breakfast dish or used as stuffing for paratha or eaten as a side dish.

Ingredients:

1 Cup paneer, crumbled
1 Tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 Medium onion, chopped
1 Medium tomato, chopped
2-3 green chili, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. When it splutters add onion, green chili and ginger-garlic paste. Saute till onion is cooked and the raw smell leaves. Add tomato and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander-cumin powder, garam masala and salt. Saute for couple minutes.

3. Add crumbled paneer to the pan. Mix gently and cook for 5 minutes until everything is blended well.

4. Serve with toast or roti.

Notes: Paneer can be substituted with crumbled tofu.