Paneer Bhurji

Ingredients

• 200 g paneer, crumbled
• 1 tsp oil or ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp pav bhaji or garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a pan and splutter the cumin seeds.

2. 2

   Add onion and green chilli; sauté until the onion turns translucent, 2–3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add tomato, turmeric and salt; cook until the tomato softens and the oil separates.

4. 4

   Add the crumbled paneer and the masala; toss gently for 2 minutes — don't overcook or the paneer turns rubbery.

5. 5

   Finish with coriander and a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot with roti or as a bowl.