Paneer Bhurji
Veg
Contains dairy
A flavorful scrambled paneer dish cooked with tomatoes and spices, enjoyed for its rich and creamy texture.
Cuisines
Brij
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 200 grams | paneer |
| 2 tablespoons | ghee |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 medium | tomato, finely chopped |
| 1 medium | green bell pepper, finely chopped |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 inch | ginger, grated |
| 2 pieces | green chilies, finely chopped |
| 1/2 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | garam masala |
| salt | to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Crumble the paneer into small pieces and set aside.
- 2 Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
- 3 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 4 Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
- 5 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and the oil starts to separate.
- 6 Add the chopped green bell pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- 7 Stir in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 8 Add the crumbled paneer and mix thoroughly with the masala.
- 9 Cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the paneer to absorb the flavors.
- 10 Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
- 11 Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
For a richer taste, you can add a tablespoon of cream or milk while cooking.