Mattar Paneer Bhurji - Scrambled Cottage Cheese and Peas

Mattar Paneer Bhurji

This looks a lot like Indian scrambled eggs, but there are no eggs in this preparation. Instead, paneer or cottage cheese is grated and cooked in the same way. It makes a terrific stuffing for tortilla rolls or can be served as a side dish with rice or chapatis at dinner.

Ingredients

1/2 (12 oz.) block paneer (I like Deep brand), grated or crumbled

1/2 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil or butter

1/4 tsp. cumin seeds

1 large onion, minced

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 large tomato, minced

2 green chilies, minced

1/4 tsp. turmeric powder

1/4 tsp. Kashmiri mirch/paprika powder

1/2 tsp. toasted cumin powder

2-3 stalks cilantro, minced

salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil and sputter cumin seeds and green chilies.
2. Add onions and fry until translucent.
3. Add garlic and tomatoes.
4. Stir-fry until tomatoes break down and oil resurfaces.
5. Sprinkle salt to taste, turmeric, paprika and cumin powder and stir well.
6. Add crumbled paneer along with frozen peas.
7. Stir-fry until both are coated with spices and oil and peas are cooked.
8. Adjust seasonings with salt and a sprinkling of ground black pepper.
9. Garnish with cilantro and remove from heat.

Serve with steamed rice, toasted bread or chapatis.