Broccoli Paneer Bhurji Sandwich
Broccoli Paneer Bhurji Sandwich is a quick and healthy sandwich prepared with spiced broccoli paneer/cottage cheese filling in it.
Servings 3
Calories 336kcal
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
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 923IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 3mg