Paneer Bhurji
Indian scrambled paneer — crumbled cheese sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and spices. The vegetarian alternative to scrambled eggs. Best with naan or roti for breakfast or quick dinner.
Prep Time
16 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
352 cal
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- Paneer250 g
- Onion1 medium
- Tomato2 medium
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper½ tsp
- Cooking Oil1
- Garlic3 cloves
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Paneer250 g
- Onion1 medium
- Tomato2 medium
- Salt1 tsp
- Black Pepper0.5 tsp
- Cooking Oil1
- Garlic3 cloves
Instructions
- 1
Crumble 14 oz of paneer into pea-sized pieces with your hands. Don't grate — crumbled gives the right texture.
- 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil or ghee in a skillet over medium-high. Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, sizzle 10 seconds. Add 1 chopped onion, cook 5 minutes until golden.
- 3
Add 1 chopped green chili, 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, cook 1 minute. Add 2 chopped tomatoes, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1.5 teaspoons salt. Cook 5 minutes until tomatoes break down.
- 4
Add ½ chopped bell pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the crumbled paneer. Toss gently to coat in the masala. Cook 3-4 minutes — paneer is already cooked, just heat through.
- 6
Finish with juice of half a lemon, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (crushed). Serve with naan, roti, or paratha.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Crumble paneer, don't grate. Grated turns to powder.
- 2.Don't overcook paneer. Just heat through.
- 3.Kasoori methi at end. Defining Indian flavor.
- 4.Lemon brightens.
🔬 Why It Works
Paneer bhurji is scrambled paneer in spiced tomato-onion base. The crumbled paneer absorbs the masala flavors. The brief cooking time keeps the paneer tender. Like Indian scrambled eggs but vegetarian and substantial enough for a meal.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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