Paneer Bhurji

Step 1

Heat a pan with a couple of tablespoons of oil. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida (hing), and finely chopped onions. Stir and let the onions cook until tender. Keep the stove heat at low while cooking the onions.

Step 2

Add the red and the green bell peppers, ginger, garlic and the green chili paste. Stir for a couple of minutes.

Step 3

Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder and the broken cashews. Stir well.

Step 4

Push the vegetables to the sides of the pan and make a well-like space in the center of the pan. Add a little bit of oil and add the crumbled paneer and cook for a few minutes until lightly brown in color.

Step 5

Mix everything together gently and add the chopped tomatoes. Stir and let the tomatoes cook along with all the other vegetables.

Step 6

Add the shahi paneer garam masala and salt to taste. Stir well.

Step 7

Finally add the finely chopped fresh cilantro, stir and turn off the stove.

Step 8

Serve the paneer bhurji with rice, roti, naan or paratha.