Paneer Matar Bhurji (Scrambled Cottage Cheese with Green Peas)

Ingredients

• 200gms. 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
• to taste salt
• 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Steps

1. Heat oil & temper with cumin seeds & asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.
2. Add the onion, ginger, garlic & green chilies. Sauté till light brown.
3. Add the chopped tomato and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Then add the green peas. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add all the dry spices (except salt). Mix everything well & give it a toss.
6. Add the crumbled paneer, kasuri methi & salt. Stir fry for 2 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
8. Enjoy as a side dish with any Indian bread.