Recipe Description

Methi paneer bhurjee is very tasty and yet simple curry that pairs perfectly with chapati roti,naan (all indian breads)

 

Ingredient                                             Quantity

 

Fresh fenugreek leaves                         1 bunch

Cottage cheese                                      200 grams

Rice bran oil                                            2 tablespoons

Asafetida                                                 ¼ teaspoon

Whole dry red chillies, broken                  3-4

Cumin seeds                                            1 teaspoon

Ginger, finely chopped                              1 tablespoon

Garlic, finely chopped                               1 tablespoon

Green chillies, chopped                              2-3

Onions, finely chopped                              2 medium

Red chilli powder                                       ½ teaspoon

Turmeric powder                                        ¼ teaspoon

Salt                                                             to taste

Dry fenugreek leaf powder                        1 tablespoon

Milk                                                            ¼ cup

Garam masala powder                               ½ teaspoon

Lemon juice                                               1 teaspoon

Papad, roasted and crushed                      2

 

Method:-

 

1. Heat rice bran oil in a handi, add asafetida and dry red chillies and sauté. Add cumin seeds, ginger and garlic and mix. Add green chillies and onion and sauté till onions are lightly browned.

1. Add fenugreek leaves and sauté on low flame for eight to ten minutes.

1. In the meanwhile crumble cottage cheese and keep aside in a bowl.

1. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt to the pan and sauté for about two minutes, now Add cottage cheese and mix well.

1. Add dry fenugreek leaf powder and milk, cook further for about two minutes. Sprinkle lemon juice and garam masala and mix well. Transfer into a serving bowl.

1. Top up with crushed roasted papad and serve hot.