Paneer Bhurji

Paneer or cottage cheese is a healthy and versatile food, loved by most of us especially vegetarians. It can be used in a number of interesting ways in starters, main courses and desserts too. From paneer tikkas and parathas to exotic dishes like paneer makhanwala and pasanda to pulao, palak paneer and kababs, paneer adds elegance and class to any dining table. A very simple and quick to make yet delicious paneer preparation is Paneer Bhurji. It takes just 10 to 15 minutes to make it, but it can be served in so many different ways. It tadstes great with paratha, roti or puri, can be served on hot toast, makes an excellent filling for sandwiches and grilled toasts, is a yummy filling for canapies served with drinks, makes a great pulao when added to cooked rice. I am sure there are many, many more ways to enjoy it. Would love to hear about your way...

Ingredients
250 gms paneer(cottage cheese. Cut into very small pieces(1 cm)
1 medium sized onion finely chopped
2 large tomatoes finely chopped
1 inch piece ginger finely chopped
2 green chillies finely chopped
Few coriander leaves finely chopped
Half teaspoon ajwain
1 teaspoon coriander powder(dhania powder)
1/2 teaspoon cummin seed powder(jeera)
1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
Salt to taste
3 tbsp oil

Procedure
Heat a thick bottomed kadai or pan. Add oil and when hot add ajwain seeds and allow to splutter.Add green chillies, ginger and onion and stir for a few minutes till onions are translucent or light pink in colour. Now add chopped tomatoes and cover the pan for 2-3 mins and reduce flame. After a couple of mins open the lid and add dry spices and continue to stir for a couple of mins till the tomatoes and onions are well blended. Now add chopped paneer and salt,cover the pan and cook for a min or two. Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves accompanied with hot roti, nan or puri.