Broccoli Paneer Bhurji Sandwich is a quick and healthy sandwich recipe prepared with spiced broccoli paneer/cottage cheese filling in it. Broccoli cheese sandwich is a perfect lunch box option, especially for the kids.
When we mention sandwiches, what comes to mind? Comfort food will be the most often given response. A healthy sandwich saves the day, no matter how hectic the mornings are or how lazy the days are. You can eat it quickly and easily while on the road.
There are so many different sandwich recipes. For instance, spinach and corn sandwiches, spicy potato sandwiches, beetroot carrot sandwiches, and more.
Here, we bring you a high-protein sandwich recipe. This recipe is made with the goodness of broccoli and cottage cheese (paneer). You can also make it by using your leftover broccoli paneer bhurji. Isn’t that great? Well Yes! So, what are you waiting for? Try it out! This sandwich is best eaten as a wholesome breakfast, you can also have it as a quick snack along with a cup of masala chai.
How to Make Broccoli Paneer Bhurji Sandwich
For Broccoli Paneer Bhurji
You can see a detailed recipe post about making broccoli paneer bhurji here.
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the jeera (cumin) seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies and fry for a minute. Next, add the onions and saute till they are soft and transparent.
- Next, add the finely chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala and mix well. Cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy.
- Add the chopped broccoli and cook covered for 1-2 minutes till they are tender.
- Then add crumbled paneer and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Finally, add lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves, and switch off the flame.
- Broccoli Paneer bhurji is ready.
For Broccoli Paneer Bhurji Sandwich
Take bread slices, apply some butter, and spread two tablespoons of broccoli paneer bhurji mixture on one bread slice. Cover this bread with another slice of bread.
Heat Tawa on a medium flame, add some butter, and place the sandwich.
Apply some butter to the bread and toast until the sandwich becomes golden brown on both sides.
Once the sandwich is toasted well, serve a healthy Broccoli Paneer bhurji Sandwich recipe hot with ketchup.
Tips & Variations
- Use either brown or multigrain bread for a healthier choice.
- Broccoli Paneer Bhurji is softer when homemade paneer is used.
- After adding paneer, you can add 2 tablespoons of milk to make paneer bhurji soft and moist.
- Do not overcook bhurji after paneer is added, or else it will turn hard.
- Toast the bread on tawa or use a sandwich maker or grill to roast golden and crisp.
- If you are vegan, replace butter with oil.
More Sandwich Recipes
- Beetroot Carrot Sandwich
- Spinach Corn Sandwich
- Curd/Yogurt Sandwich
- Cucumber Sandwich
- Fruit Sandwich
Broccoli Paneer Bhurji Sandwich
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml
For Broccoli Paneer Bhurji:
- 1 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese) (100 grams)
- 1 cup broccoli finely chopped
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 large tomato finely chopped
- 1 green chilli finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste or minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoon oil
For Sandwich:
- 6 bread slices
- 2 tablespoon butter
Instructions
For Broccoli Paneer Bhurji:
- Heat oil in a pan. Add the jeera (cumin) seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies and fry for a minute. Next, add the onions and saute till they are soft and transparent.
- Next add the finely chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala and mix well. Cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy.
- Add the chopped broccoli and cook covered for 1-2 minutes till they are tender.
- Then add crumbled paneer and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Finally, add lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
- Broccoli Paneer bhurji is ready.
For Broccoli Paneer Bhurji Sandwich:
- Take bread slices, apply some butter, and spread two tablespoons of broccoli paneer bhurji mixture on one bread slice. Cover this bread with another slice of bread.
- Heat Tawa on a medium flame, add some butter and place the sandwich.
- Apply some butter on the bread and toast until the sandwich becomes golden brown on both sides.
- Once the sandwich is toasted well, serve a healthy Broccoli Paneer bhurji Sandwich recipe hot with ketchup.
Notes
Tips & Variations:
- Use either brown or multigrain bread for a healthier choice.
- Broccoli Paneer Bhurji is softer when homemade paneer is used.
- After adding paneer you can also add 2 tablespoons of milk makes paneer bhurji soft and moist.
- Do not overcook bhurji after paneer is added, else it will turn hard.
- Toast the bread on tawa or use a sandwich maker or grill to roast golden and crisp.
- If you are vegan replace butter with oil.
Nutrition
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