Paneer Bhurji (Spicy Scrambled Paneer)
Scrambled paneer is a delicious and protein-packed dish featuring crumbled paneer cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. It's a versatile meal, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, offering a delightful blend of creamy and savory flavors.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 372kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or any vegetable oil (neutral flavor)
- 250 gms paneer or cottage cheese
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 tomato finely chopped
- ½ bell pepper finely chopped
- 3 - 4 garlic cloves or 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp salt as per taste
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon juice optional
- 1 green chilli chopped
- 2 tbsp green peas (blanched) optional
Instructions
- Grate or crumble the paneer.
- Heat oil in a pan or Kadai.
- Add cumin seeds and let it crackle.
- Then add chopped onions, green chili, ginger, and garlic and saute till translucent.
- Now add tomatoes and salt. stir well.
- Once it's soft, add all the spices and sprinkle some (1 tbsp) water to avoid burning spices.
- Let it simmer for a minute.
- Now add chopped bell peppers and grated paneer.
- Cover with a lid. Saute on low flame for 3 - 4 minutes.
- Turn off the heat once done.
- Add finely chopped coriander leaves with a dash of lemon juice.
- Serve hot with paratha or chapati (any flatbreads or bread slices)
Notes
For Keto Friendly Paneer Bhurji add 1 tbsp of additional butter to this. Reduce the quantity of Onion to 2 tbsp (< 30 gms) and tomatoes to 3 tbsp (< 30-40gms).
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal