Paneer Matar Bhurji (Scrambled Cottage Cheese with Green Peas)

 

          Paneer Matar Bhurji is a very easy, quick and a yummy side dish that pairs well with any Indian bread. It is basically crumbled cottage cheese and some green peas cooked with few basic ingredients and seasonings. So check out a step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

  

          This recipe is typically a very popular North Indian dish that is a daily menu at home, dhabas and restaurants. 

          Capsicum is also used at times instead of green peas. This vegetarian version of Egg Bhurji or scrambled eggs can be made into a dry form or with gravy according to individual preference.

• 200 gms. paneer, crumbled
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida 
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tbsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tbsp. amchur powder
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1 tbsp. kasuri methi, crushed
• salt to taste
• 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

         Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds. 

         Then add the onion, ginger, garlic and green chilies. Sauté till light brown. 

         Now add the chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes. Next add the green peas. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. 

         Time to add all the dry spices (except salt). Mix everything well and give it a toss.

         Add the crumbled paneer, kasuri methi and salt to taste. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

         Switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Enjoy as a side dish with any Indian bread. 

                     Heat oil & temper with cumin seeds & asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds. 

                           Add the onion, ginger, garlic & green chilies. Sauté till light brown. 

                                  Add the chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes.

                                  Then add the green peas. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes. 

                        Add all the dry spices (except salt). Mix everything well & give it a toss.

                        Add the crumbled paneer, kasuri methi & salt. Stir fry for 2 minutes.

                                  Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. 

                                  Enjoy as a side dish with any Indian bread.