Paneer Bhurji Sandwich recipe is a quick and healthy sandwich prepared with spiced paneer (Indian cottage cheese) filling. This is a perfect lunchbox option, especially for the kids.
The paneer stuffing mixture is called bhurji and is prepared similarly to egg bhurji. Since my husband doesn't eat eggs, whenever I crave egg bhurji, I usually make this flavorful paneer bhurji for dinner instead.
I use the paneer bhurji leftovers to make a sandwich for the next day's breakfast or for my kid's lunchbox. For a healthier option, use multigrain, whole wheat, or sourdough bread.
The Paneer Bhurji sandwich is an easy and delicious kid's favorite, perfect for a quick meal. It makes a great start to the day. Here, I've toasted the sandwich on a tawa, but you can also use a sandwich maker or grill for toasting. If you are vegan, then use tofu bhurji instead of paneer.
For a healthier option, you can add broccoli to make broccoli paneer bhurji and use it as a filling for a broccoli paneer bhurji sandwich.
How to Make Paneer Bhurji Sandwich
To Make Paneer Bhurji:
In a pan, add oil (or ghee). Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Next, add onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
Then add minced ginger and garlic, green chili, and saute for a few seconds until the raw smell disappears.
Then add the finely chopped tomatoes and spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and mix well. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
Then add the crumbled paneer and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Finally, add crushed kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), optional, and a squeeze of lime juice. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and switch off the flame. Paneer bhurji is ready.
For Paneer Bhurji Sandwich:
Take bread slices, and spread the paneer bhurji mixture on the bread slices. Add some mozzarella cheese on top and close with another slice of bread.
Heat a tawa over medium heat and add a little butter. Place the paneer sandwich on the tawa and spread some butter on top of the bread. Toast until the sandwich is golden brown and crisp on both sides.
Once the sandwich is toasted well, serve the cheesy paneer bhurji sandwich hot.
Serving Suggestions
Serve Paneer Bhurji Sandwich with tomato ketchup or green chutney on the side. You can also serve it with a dry fruits milkshake or strawberry juice for toddlers and kids. Serve it with coffee or adrak wali chai for adults.
Tips & Variations
- Use brown, multigrain, or sourdough bread for a healthier choice.
- Paneer bhurji turns out softer and more flavorful when made with homemade paneer.
- After adding paneer, you can also add 2 tablespoons of milk to make the paneer bhurji soft and moist.
- Do not overcook bhurji after paneer is added, else it will turn hard.
- Toast the bread on a tawa or use a sandwich maker or grill to roast until golden and crisp.
- If you are vegan, skip mozzarella, or use vegan cheese and replace butter with oil.
- You can also add finely chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or sweet corn to this bhurji.
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Paneer Bhurji Sandwich Recipe (Paneer Sandwich)
Ingredients
For Paneer Bhurji
- 1 tablespoon oil (or ghee)
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger and garlic
- 1 green chili finely chopped
- ½ cup tomato finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- salt to taste
- 1-1.25 cups crumbled paneer (approximately 200 grams or 8 oz)
- 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) optional
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoon coriander leaves
For Sandwich
- 6-8 bread
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 3-4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
To Make Paneer Bhurji:
- In a pan, add oil (or ghee). Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Next, add onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Then add minced ginger and garlic, green chili, and saute for a few seconds until the raw smell disappears.
- Then add the finely chopped tomatoes and spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and mix well. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
- Then add the crumbled paneer and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Finally, add crushed kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), optional, and a squeeze of lime juice. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and switch off the flame. Paneer bhurji is ready.
For Paneer Bhurji Sandwich
- Take bread slices, and spread the paneer bhurji mixture on the bread slices. Add some mozzarella cheese on top and close with another slice of bread.
- Heat a tawa over medium heat and add a little butter. Place the paneer sandwich on the tawa and spread some butter on top of the bread. Toast until the sandwich is golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- Once the sandwich is toasted well, serve the cheesy paneer bhurji sandwich hot.
Notes
- Use brown, multigrain, or sourdough bread for a healthier choice.
- Paneer bhurji turns out softer and more flavorful when made with homemade paneer.
- After adding paneer, you can also add 2 tablespoons of milk to make the paneer bhurji soft and moist.
- Do not overcook bhurji after paneer is added, else it will turn hard.
- Toast the bread on a tawa or use a sandwich maker or grill to roast until golden and crisp.
- If you are vegan, skip mozzarella, or use vegan cheese and replace butter with oil.
- You can also add finely chopped bell peppers, mushrooms, or sweet corn to this bhurji.
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Scott
Can I double/triple this recipe and would it store well in the refrigerator?
Bhavana Patil
Yes you can easily double...Yes it can stored easily for 3-4 days in the refrigerator