Here we bring the paneer recipes without onion and garlic. Paneer Bhurji – This dish is very commonly found and served in Indian restaurants with added onion and garlic to enhance the taste but we will show you how to get the same taste without adding onion and garlic to it. So lets start making the delicious paneer bhurji for you.
How to make Paneer Bhurji (Scrambled Cottage Cheese) without onion and garlic.
Ingredients:
- 200 grams paneer (cottage cheese), crumbled
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Another Recipe without onion and garlic is Paneer Butter Masala:
200 grams paneer, cubed
2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
1 green chili, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cream
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add butter and let it melt.
Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Cook the tomatoes until they become soft and mushy.
Reduce the heat to low and add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and kasuri methi. Mix well.
Add cubed paneer and mix gently to combine with the spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season with salt according to your taste. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add cream and mix gently.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with roti, paratha, or rice.
Note: If you want a smoother texture, you can blend the tomato and green chili mixture before adding the paneer.
Paneer butter masala and paneer bhurji are best served with a variety of Indian breads such as naan, roti, or paratha. The soft and fluffy texture of naan pairs perfectly with the creamy and flavorful paneer butter masala.