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Paneer Bhurji Pav Style

🇮🇳 Indian

Pune's paneer bhurji with buttered pav, the college-canteen scramble. Mild spice, creamy depth and cubes of golden-white comfort. Serve with naan, paratha or jeera rice.

Prep 14 min Cook 19 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Butter3 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Paneer250 g, cubed
  • Onion2, finely sliced
  • Tomato3, pureed
  • Green Chili2
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Heavy Cream2 tbsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut the paneer into even cubes; soak in warm salted water ten minutes so it turns silky, then drain.

  2. 2

    Heat butter or oil and fry the onions till golden; add ginger garlic paste and cook out the rawness.

  3. 3

    Fry the tomato into the spices till it collapses and darkens a shade.

  4. 4

    Add the onion, then the paneer, and turn it through the masala with a flat hand.

  5. 5

    Two minutes of simmering, a swirl of cream, a crush of kasuri methi, done.

Chef's tip

If the masala sticks, add water a tablespoon at a time rather than drowning the dish.

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