Paneer Bhurji In Gravy

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Paneer Bhurji In Gravy

Enjoy rich authentic India paneer recipe! These paneer dishes are so simple and yet utterly flavoursome!

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :10 Min

Cook Time : 20 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1 1/2 table spoon oil


  • 1 tbsp butter


  • 1 bay leaf / tej patta


  • 1 tea spoon cumin seeds


  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder


  • 2 tbsp peas / matar fresh / frozen


  • 1 cup water or as required


  • 1/2 tea spoon crushed ginger


  • 1/2 tea spoon crushed garlic


  • 1 onion finely chopped


  • 300 gram paneer - cottage cheese crumbled


  • 2 blanched tomatoes finely chopped


  • 1 tea spoon chopped green chilly


  • 1/2 tea spoon turmeric powder


  • 1 tea spoon red chilly powder


  • 1/8 tsp to taste Salt


  • 2 table spoon finely chopped green capsicum


  • 1/2 tsp garam masala


  • 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves crushed


  • 2 tbsp coriander finely chopped

Directions

  • In a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter OR oil and add ½ tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf.
  • Saute till the spices turn aromatic. Add 1 medium onion and saute well. Also add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and continue to saute.
  • Add 2 medium tomato and saute. Saute till the tomatoes turn soft and mushy. Add capsicums saute. Now mash well with potato masher or blend smooth.
  • Add turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Saute on low flame for a minute.
  • Add peas and saute for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup water and mix well adjusting consistency. Stir well and get to boil.
  • Add 2 cups of crumbled paneer. Mix well, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Now add garam masala, kasuri methi and coriander leaves. mix well.
  • Serve paneer bhurji gravy with chapati, roti or bread.