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    Paneer Bhurji | How to make Paneer Bhurji

    Posted on Apr 14, 2024 · Last Updated on May 4, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Paneer bhurji is an delicious Indian style dry side dish made with crumbled milk solids ( Paneer) . It is an easy to make dish to go along with any flatbreads or Phulka

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    Paneer Bhurji

    Paneer bhurji is an easy dry side for roti and paratha. It can be made with just the basic ingredients and panner makes it protein rich.

    Use homemade paneer for best taste. You can crumble the paneer with hands or even in a blender. Now lets see how to prepare Paneer bhurji.

    Checkout our Paneer Kathi Roll and Paneer Tikki recipes too.

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    About the Recipes

    Makes a protein rich and filling side dish for roti or phulka

    Gets ready in less than 30 mins.

    Uses the basic and minimal ingredients.

    Goes well as a sandwich filling too.

    You can also roll them as a filling for wraps.

    Ingredients

    Paneer - Use homemade or store bought paneer as you prefer. Soak the paneer in warm water for 10-15 mins and then crumbles. It gets crumbled easily.

    Onion & Tomato - Forms the base of the recipe. We saute the onion and tomato and cook paneer bhurji

    Spice Powders - Using the minimal spice powders. Chilli, Turmeric, Cumin and Coriander powder.

    Ginger garlic - Crushed ginger and garlic elevates the flavor. Never miss adding them.

    Coriander leaves - Garish with finely chopped coriander leaves for flavor

    Lemon Juice - Adds a extra flavor so this is a do not miss.

    How to make Paneer Bhurji

    1.In a pan heat in oil, once its hot add the fennel seeds and cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Next add green chilli and crushed ginger garlic saute till the raw smell leaves.

    In a pan heat in oil, once its hot add the fennel seeds and cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Next add green chilli and crushed ginger garlic saute till the raw smell leaves.

    2. Add onions and saute till glossy.

     Add onions and saute till glossy.

    3. Next add the chopped onions and cook till they are soft.

    Next add the chopped onions and cook till they are soft.

    4. Now we will add the spice powders. I am using chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and salt to taste. Combine everything and cook for 2 mins.

    Add the spice powders

    5. If using store bough panner keep them soaked in warm water for 10 mins. If using homemade paneer we can skip this. Crumble paneer and keep it ready. Now add the crumbled paneer to the cooked onion tomato masala. Combine everything and let it cook for another 2 mins.

    Add crumbled Paneer

    6. Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and switch off. Also sprinkle lemon juice.

    Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and switch off. Also sprinkle lemon juice.

    Panner bhurji is now ready to serve. Serve hot with roti.

    Paneer Bhurji

    Top Tips

     You can use ghee instead of oil. It gives a lovely flavor.

     Don’t cook for more time after adding the paneer. It might turn the paneer rubbery.

    Goes well with roti or paratha.

    Adding lemon juice elevates the taste so never skip that step.

    Serving Suggestions

    Makes a easy side dish to go along with roti or any other flat breads. We can serve them with poori too.

    Paneer bhurji also makes a delicious sandwich filling too.

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    Paneer Bhurji

    Paneer bhurji is an Indian style dry side dish made with crumbled milk solids ( Paneer) . It is an easy side dish to go along with flatbreads
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 105kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • 200 gms Panner crumbled
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • ½ tsp Fennel seeds
    • ½ tsp Cumin seeds
    • 1 Green chilli
    • 2 tsp Crushed ginger garlic
    • 1 Onion
    • 1 Tomato
    • 1 tsp Chilli powder
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
    • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
    • Salt as needed
    • Coriander leaves to garnish
    • 1 tsp Lemon juice

    Instructions 

    • In a pan heat in oil, once its hot add the fennel seeds and cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Next add green chilli and crushed ginger garlic saute till the raw smell leaves.
    • Add onions and saute till glossy.
    • Next add the chopped onions and cook till they are soft.
    • Now we will add the spice powders. I am using chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and salt to taste. Combine everything and cook for 2 mins.
    • If using store bough panner keep them soaked in warm water for 10 mins. If using homemade paneer we can skip this. Crumble paneer and keep it ready. Now add the crumbled paneer to the cooked onion tomato masala. Combine everything and let it cook for another 2 mins.
    • Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves and switch off. Also sprinkle lemon juice. Panner bhurji is now ready to serve. Serve hot with roti.

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    Notes

    Top Tips
     You can use ghee instead of oil. It gives a lovely flavor.
     Don’t cook for more time after adding the paneer. It might turn the paneer rubbery.
    Goes well with roti or paratha.
    Adding lemon juice elevates the taste so never skip that step.
    Serving Suggestions
    Makes a easy side dish to go along with roti or any other flat breads. We can serve them with poori too.
    Paneer bhurji also makes a delicious sandwich filling too.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 2.7g | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

    This post is originally from 2017 . It is now updated with new Pictures, details and recipe card.

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    1. Motions and Emotions says

      October 11, 2018 at 12:19 am

      this is a quick recipe which often make during busy days... yours look so good

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