Paneer burji
Paneer burji is a North Indian dish made with Indian cottage cheese (paneer), bell pepper, onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. This can be served with roti, chapati, or rice. This is a great filling for the wraps too.
Ingredients
- 300 grams of crumbled/grated paneer
- 1 onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 capsicum/bell pepper
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tsp Kashmiri chilly powder
- 1 tsp chilly powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¼ cup water or as needed
- Salt
- 1 tsp kasuri methi crushed
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a kadai over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook till the raw smell disappears.
- Toss in the chopped tomato and cook until they turn soft.
- Add the spice powders (chilly, Kashmiri chilly, turmeric, garam masala) and mix.
- Add water and cook this well for another 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are tender.
- Add the crumbled/grated paneer, crushed kasuri methi leaves and combine everything well.
- Season with salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavours.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves for a burst of freshness.
- The Paneer Bhurji is ready to be served! Enjoy it with chapati, paratha, or as a filling for sandwiches.
Notes
Feel free to customise it with your favourite veggies or add a squeeze of lemon for a citrusy twist. Bell peppers add a tinge of sweetness and crunchy texture to the dish.