Paneer bhurji

You'll need

• 200g paneer, crumbled
• 1 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, 1 tomato, 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste, coriander to finish

Method

1. Warm the oil, add the cumin seeds, then the onion and chilli, cooking until the onion softens.
2. Add the tomato and turmeric, cook until the tomato breaks down.
3. Add the crumbled paneer and garam masala, toss gently for 3–4 minutes: just enough to warm it through, not so long that it turns rubbery.
4. Finish with coriander and salt.

Why this dish

Paneer made fresh at home and cooked briefly, rather than heavily fried, is considered an easy-to-digest way to get a dairy protein into a meal, which is why it's a common everyday breakfast rather than an occasional one.