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Paneer Bhurji

Prep: 5 minCook: 15 minServes: 3indian

A chunk of paneer was sitting in the refrigerator crying out to be used. As to what to make with it was easy. Paneer Bhurji.

Paneer Bhurji

Paneer Bhurji

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 3
Easyindianvegetariangluten_freeDiabetic Friendly
350 cal15g protein45g carbs12g fat

Ingredients

17
3 servings

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a vessel, add chopped onions and green chillis, saute till onions turn transparent. Add turmeric pwd, cumin pwd, coriander pwd, red chilli pwd and kasuri methi and combine. Add the chopped tomato and cook till they turn soft, approx 3-4 mts.<br

  2. 2

    Add grated paneer and stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 mts. Add the low fat milk and toss the contents on medium high flame and see that the paneer does not stick to the vessel. The milk should evaporate. Add garam masala pwd and combine.<br

  3. 3

    Finally, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or bread.

Serving Suggestions

  • with roti
  • with paratha
  • as a filling in sandwiches
Maharashtra

About This Recipe

A chunk of paneer was sitting in the refrigerator crying out to be used. As to what to make with it was easy. Paneer Bhurji. Quick to prepare which means less time in the kitchen on a hot summer day. The beauty of this scrambled protein rich dish is its simplicity. Flavorful and satisfying. Makes for a good side with roti or bread.

Paneer Bhurji Recipe

Preparation: 20 mts

Serves 3-4 persons

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Ingredients:

1 cup grated paneer

1 onion, finely chopped

1 green chilli, finely chopped

1 tomato, finely chopped

pinch of turmeric pwd

1/4 tsp red chilli pwd

pinch of cumin pwd

1/2 tsp coriander pwd

1/4 tsp kasuri methi

pinch of garam masala pwd

4-5 tbsps of low fat milk

salt to taste

1/2 tbsp oil

chopped fresh corainder for garnish

1 Heat oil in a vessel, add chopped onions and green chillis, saute till onions turn transparent. Add turmeric pwd, cumin pwd, coriander pwd, red chilli pwd and kasuri methi and combine. Add the chopped tomato and cook till they turn soft, approx 3-4 mts.
2 Add grated paneer and stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 mts. Add the low fat milk and toss the contents on medium high flame and see that the paneer does not stick to the vessel. The milk should evaporate. Add garam masala pwd and combine.
3 Finally, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or bread.