So here goes, my most versatile Indian paneer recipe – Paneer Bhurji. The beauty of this recipe is, it’s entirely flexible. You can change around the masala powders (like using pav bhaji masala) you use and experiment with adding different vegetables (like adding tomatoes).
Paneer Bhurji Recipe
Serves 2
Ingredients for Paneer Bhurji:
1.5 cups paneer, crumbled
1 small onion, chopped fine
2 green chillies, chopped fine (adjust to taste)
1/2 of a capsicum, chopped fine
A pinch of turmeric
1/2 tsp jeera (cumin) powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
Fresh coriander leaves to garnish
2 tsp oil
Salt to taste
How to Make Paneer Bhurji:
1. Heat oil in a pan and add the onions and green chillies. Once the onions turn soft and pink, add the jeera, salt, and turmeric. Fry for a minute.
2. Now add the paneer, garam masala and capsicum. Stir well and cook on low fire for 7-8 mins, stirring in between. The capsicum should be crunchy. Adjust salt.
3. Garnish with the coriander leaves and serve warm with rotis or use in a sandwich. Yum!
Paneer Bhurji recipe is so ridiculously simple that if you use store-bought paneer cubes, this should be done in less than 15 mins. How’s that for a quick dinner idea?
Note: Substitute crumbled paneer with scrambled eggs and you have egg bhurji!
I love paneer, but am quite fussy abt it. It has to be absolutely fresh & soft & I don't like dishes like palak paneer & shahi paneer N stuff .. Paneer bhurji had always been an exception though .. simple to make & goes great with some phulkas at night
I just love this….simple n yummy…perfect with roti and a good stuffing for sandwich/paratha's
*Bookmarked* This dish is entirely new to me nags!! I guess this one is simple, but delicious!
the colour just pops out of the screen… super cool recipe Nags 🙂
I have not tried yet,but I have tasted it in friends place,she had added ginger which I hated in that,I love ur recipe, I ran out of paneer now and could not find in Mustafa too!
Good one Nags! Sounds like a two mins prep! First thing I do in the morning is read your recipes :)! Thanks for sharing.
Im not surprised that paneer burji is so popular..its such a delicious yet handy recipe. I love that you can add or delete ingredients and yet have a wholesome yet delicious meal.
It goes without saying that the pic is just outstanding!
a simple but so satisfying dish! i love paneer bhurji
That's very sweet of you Prabha. Thanks 🙂
Have only tried paneer with pieces….havent tried burji with it…ur version makes me drool with capsicum sure it wud be super yum….Have to try this sometime!