Paneer Bhurjee – Spiced Crumbled Cottage Cheese

Recipe from http://onelifetoeat.com - Simple Indian Cooking

To make Paneer Bhurjee for 2, you will need:

• 400 gms of fresh Paneer
• 1/2 a large onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium sized Roma tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tsp Ginger & Garlic paste
• 1 green chili, sliced or slit lengthwise
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 3 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp Dhania-Zeera powder a.k.a. Cumin & Coriander spice spice blend
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp salt
• A handful of coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped
• lemon juice for garnishing

Method:

• First, crumble the Paneer with your fingers

• In a pot, heat the oil. When well heated, add the cumin seeds and sliced green chilies. Once they begin to crackle, add the chopped onions and allow to soften and turn a light brown on medium heat
• Then add the ginger & garlic paste and chopped tomatoes. Mix well and allow the mixture to soften and form a pulp
• Now add all the spices – Chili powder, Dhania-Zeera powder, turmeric powder – and salt. Mix well and continue to cook on medium heat  for 30 seconds or so
• Finally, add the crumbled paneer. Mix very well ensuring that the spices’ mixture covers all the cottage cheese
• Garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice. Serve hot with fresh roti’s or your favorite bread