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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Paneer

    Paneer Bhurji Recipe

    Aug 9, 2023. by Bhavana Patil. 2 Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Dry Paneer Bhurji recipe is an Indian cottage cheese scramble made with onion, tomato, and spices for an easy to make Indian breakfast. I often make this for Paneer Bhurji for Roti. You can use either store-bought Paneer or Homemade.

    dry paneer bhurji served in a black bowl with lemon wedges and cilantro on side

    Recipes for bhurji are quite well known, particularly in Northern India. It is frequently offered at dhabas and eateries along the highway. Unlike those classic curries, this dish is quick, nutritious, and full of flavor.

    Most bhurji recipes call for an egg. However, paneer can be used in place of the egg to produce a dish with a similar texture and flavor. Hence, we bring you a delicious Paneer bhurji recipe to try at home. This Indian dish is truly a vegetarianโ€™s delight!ย 

    Paneer/Cottage Cheeseย is a Low carb or Keto-friendly protein source. If you are on aย Ketoย orย Low Carbย Diet. Check out myย Keto Indian Food Recipesย Collection.

    Jump to:
    • What Is Paneer Bhurji?
    • How to Make Paneer Bhurji
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Tips
    • Variations
    • Storage Suggestions for Paneer Bhurji
    • More Paneer Recipes
    • Paneer Bhurji

    What Is Paneer Bhurji?

    A delectable meal called paneer bhurji is made with crumbled paneer and a mixture of spices. It is a tasty meal that is often served for lunch and dinner.

    Both children and adults enjoy the dish, which you can always make whether you're pressed for time or want to make a different paneer meal. So, what are you waiting for? Read below to learn about the paneer bhurji recipe.ย 

    How to Make Paneer Bhurji

    In a Kadai, add oil, once oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then add minced ginger, garlic, green chili, and saute for a few seconds.

    saute cumin ,ginger garlic

    Next, add onions and saute them till they are soft and translucent.

    Then add the finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and mix well. Cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy.

    saute onions ,tomatoes with dry spices

    Then add crumbled paneer and cook for 1-2 minutes.

    Finally, add lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves, and switch off the flame.

    add crumbles paneer and cook for few minutes

    Dry paneer bhurji recipe is ready and can be served with roti, naan, rice.

    dry paneer bhurji recipe

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve paneer bhurji, with roti, paratha, or naan, along with salad and pickles on the side. You may also serve it with some hot steamed rice and dal.

    You can also use it as a filling for parathas, sandwiches, wraps, or rolls.

    Tips

    1. For Best Results, use homemade paneer, since it will be softer than the store brought.
    2. If you have leftover bhurji, you can use it as a filling for stuffed paratha, puff pastry, sandwich.
    3. To make paneer bhurji more soft and juicy, add 2 tablespoons of milk at the end and cook for 1-2 minutes.

    Variations

    1. Street-Style: To make street-style or dhaba-style paneer bhurji replace oil with butter, which makes it richer.
    2. Add Veggies: You can also add veggies like minced broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms, or some chopped spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
    3. Vegan Friendly: Vegans can follow the same recipe and replace paneer with extra firm tofu.
    4. Spice: Replace garam masala with pav bhaji masala to give it a twist.

    Storage Suggestions for Paneer Bhurji

    Dry Paneer Bhurji can be stored in an airtight container for about 2-3 days. But I highly recommend making it fresh and eating it on the same day.

    If you feel it is very dry the next day, add some milk and cook for 1-2 minutes, making it soft and juicy.

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    Dry Paneer Bhurji served in a black bowl with lemon wedge on side

    Paneer Bhurji

    Bhavana Patil
    Dry Paneer Bhurji recipe is an Indian cottage cheese scramble made with onion, tomato and spices for an easy to make Indian breakfast
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    Servings: 2
    Calories : 205
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten-Free, Keto, Low Carb, Vegetarian
    Method: Stovetop
    Prep Time : 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time : 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time : 15 minutes minutes

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon oil or butter
    • ยฝ teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
    • ยฝ teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
    • 1 green chili finely chopped
    • ยฝ cup onion finely chopped
    • ยฝ cup tomato finely chopped
    • ยผ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • ยผ - ยฝ teaspoon garam masala powder
    • salt to taste
    • 1 cup crumbled paneer/cottage cheese (appx 100 grams)
    • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice

    Instructions
     

    • In a kadai/pan, add oil, once oil is hot, add cumin seeds let them splutter.Then add minced ginger , garlic, green chili and saute for few seconds.
    • Add onions and saute till they are soft and translucent.
    • Next add the finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder ,garam masala ,salt and mix well. Cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy.
    • Then add crumbled paneer and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    • Finally add lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
    • Paneer bhurji is ready and can be served with roti,naan,rice.

    Notes

    Tips & Variations

    1. For Best Results use homemade paneer since it will be softer than the store brought.
    2. If you have leftover bhurji, you can use it as a filling for stuffed paratha, puff pastry, sandwich.
    3. To make paneer bhurji more soft and juicy add 2 tablespoons of milk at the end and cook for 1-2 minutes.
    4. To make street style or dhabha style paneer bhurji replace oil with butter, makes it richer.
    5. You can also add veggies like minced broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms, or some chopped spinach or kale for extra nutrition.
    6. Vegans can follow the same recipe and replace paneer with extra firm tofu.
    7. Replace garam masala with pav bhaji masala to give it a twist.
    ย 
    Note:ย Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 470mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 644IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Lata Bathija says

      May 29, 2020 at 5:54 am

      With what can it be eaten

      Reply
      • bhavana says

        May 29, 2020 at 10:42 am

        Hi Lata..You can eat with keto naan or cauliflower rice...that recipe is for general audience.but bhurji is also applicatble for keto diet.Hope this helps

        Reply

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