Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Scramble


Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Scramble
Adults and kids alike love this well-balanced dish of cottage cheese with curry powder. My kids love to eat it for breakfast or an afternoon snack with toast, but I think it goes best with some vegan naan!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Allergens: Milk
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese (or paneer)
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves (chopped)
Instructions
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Cut cottage cheese/paneer into 1-inch cubes.
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Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.
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Add cumin seeds and let crackle for 30 seconds.
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Add onions and cook until translucent (about 2 minutes).
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Add tomatoes and peas, and cook and stir for additional 2 minutes.
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Add curry powder and cook mixture until tomatoes are soft and fully cooked.
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Add cut cottage cheese/paneer to mixture and stir well.
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Cover pan and let cook for 3-4 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in garam masala.
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Season with salt, garnish with chopped cilantro leave, and serve with naan or toast.