North Indian · Vegetarian
Paneer Bhurji.
Crumbled paneer tossed with onions, tomatoes, and spices.
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A little context.
Keep the mixture moist; extended cooking can make paneer dry.
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Paneer Bhurji
~30 minutes estimated. Keep the mixture moist; extended cooking can make paneer dry.
US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.
Ingredients
Method
- 01
Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened and golden at the edges.
- 02
Stir in ginger and garlic for about a minute. Add tomatoes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder if using, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens.
- 03
Add diced pepper to the cooked masala and sauté until just tender.
- 04
Fold in crumbled paneer. Cook briefly, stirring gently, until heated through. Finish with cilantro.
Spring-onion crunch
Add: 0.88 oz by weight spring onion greens, thinly sliced
Add the spring onion greens after the paneer is heated through. Reserve a few slices for the top so some crunch remains.
A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.Keep the mixture moist; extended cooking can make paneer dry.
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