paneer bhurji recipe | how to make dry paneer bhurji recipe (2024)

paneer bhurji recipe | how to make dry paneer bhurji recipe with detailed photo and video recipe. a simple, easy and tasty paneer recipe which is prepared very similar to egg bhurji or anda bhurji for vegetarians or no egg eaters. this indian paneer curry recipe is widely appreciated by all groups and can be served with roti, naan or chapathi for lunch and dinner.

paneer bhurji recipe | how to make dry paneer bhurji recipe with step by step photo and video recipe. perhaps one of the simple and easy paneer recipe, yet with an amazing taste when served with indian flat breads. unlike other paneer gravy recipes, this recipe is dry version with scrambled paneer and without any tomato and onion sauce.

while the paneer bhurji is often served and enjoyed with roti or chapathi, i use the leftover bhurji for my breakfast and snacks. this crumbled paneer recipe can also be sandwiched between 2 breads slice with some sliced tomatoes and onions. this can be ideal breakfast recipe and i even grill it, to prepare the grilled bhurji paneer sandwich recipe. further, the leftover bhurji can also be stuffed within a roti, or chapathi to prepare roll or paneer bhurji frankie. i improvise it by adding some chopped carrots and onions with maggie hot and sweet tomato ketchup.

furthermore some important tips and considerations while preparing this dry paneer bhurji recipe. firstly, always use fresh and moist homemade paneer for this recipe. there are 2 advantages to this, one it can be easily crumbled and the bhurji would not be dry. secondly, preparing the bhurji should not take more than 10 mins, so it is always recommended to prepare it just before serving. lastly, to make it even more spicier, add 1 tsp of pav bhaji masala with other spices. i have not added it and i have kept it simple, but you are more than welcome to add it.

finally i would like to highlight my other indian curry recipes collection with this post. this mainly includes, palak paneer, paneer butter masala, matar paneer, shahi paneer, malai kofta, dum aloo, soya bean curry, sprouts curry and veg kurma recipe. in addition i request to check my other recipes collection board like,

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paneer bhurji recipe | how to make dry paneer bhurji recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course curry

Cuisine north indian

Servings 3 Servings

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 tbsp oil
• ▢ 1 tsp cumin seeds / jeera
• ▢ 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
• ▢ salt to taste
• ▢ 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• ▢ 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste / adrak lasun ka paste
• ▢ ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder / lal mirch powder
• ▢ 1 medium sized tomato, finely chopped
• ▢ ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi
• ▢ ½ tsp garam masala powder
• ▢ 2 cup paneer / cottage cheese, crumbled
• ▢ 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves, crushed
• ▢ 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

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Instructions

• firstly, in a large kadai heat oil and saute cumin seeds till they turn aromatic.

• further add onions, green chilli and ginger-garlic paste.

• saute well till the onions turn slightly golden brown.

• now add tomatoes and saute till they turn soft and mushy.

• additionally, add ½ tsp red chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp garam masala powder and salt to taste.

• roast the spices on low flame for a minute.

• furthermore add crumbled paneer / cottage cheese and mix gently.

• mix gently without mashing out paneer.

• cover and simmer for 3 minutes till the paneer gets cooked well. do not over cook paneer, as they turn hard and chewy.

• also add crushed kasuri methi and coriander leaves.

• mix gently, making sure everything is combined well.

• finally, serve paneer bhurji hot with chapathi or paratha.

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how to make paneer bhurji with step by step photo:

1. firstly, in a large kadai heat oil and saute cumin seeds till they turn aromatic.
   
2. further add onions, green chilli and ginger-garlic paste.
3. saute well till the onions turn slightly golden brown.
   
4. now add tomatoes and saute till they turn soft and mushy.
   
5. additionally, add½ tsp red chilli powder,¼ tsp turmeric,½ tsp garam masala powder and salt to taste.
   
6. roast the spices on low flame for a minute.
   
7. furthermore add crumbledpaneer / cottage cheese and mix gently.
   
8. mix gently without mashing out paneer.
   
9. cover and simmer for 3 minutes till the paneer gets cooked well. do not over cook paneer, as they turn hard and chewy.
   
10. also add crushed kasuri methi and coriander leaves.
    
11. mix gently, making sure everything is combined well.
    
12. finally, serve paneer bhurji hot with chapathi or paratha.
    

notes:

• firstly, use fresh homemade paneer for more juicy and tasty paneer bhurji.
• also instead of chili powder, add pav bhaji masala for more flavours.
• additionally, add finely chopped capsicum to make bhurji more colourful.
• finally, paneer bhurji taste great when served hot and slightly spicy.