Paneer bhurji

Posted on August 12, 2025

Difficulty

Prep time

30 mins

Cooking time

25min

Total time

Servings

5

Ingredients

  • Paneer – 200 g, crumbled

  • Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped

  • Tomato – 1 medium, finely chopped

  • Green chili – 1–2, chopped

  • Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp

  • Turmeric – ¼ tsp

  • Red chili powder – ½–1 tsp

  • Garam masala – ½ tsp

  • Oil – 2 tbsp

  • Salt – to taste

  • Fresh coriander – for garnish

Execution

1. Sauté Base

  • Heat oil → sauté onions + green chili till translucent.

  • Add ginger-garlic paste → fry 1–2 mins.

  • Add tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, salt → cook till tomatoes soften.

2. Add Paneer

  • Add crumbled paneer → mix well with masala.

  • Cook 2–3 mins on low flame.

  • Sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander.

3. Serve

  • Serve hot with roti, paratha, or as a sandwich filling.

 

Additional tips

  • Crumble paneer coarsely, not too fine, for better texture.

  • Cook paneer on low flame to keep it soft and moist.

  • Add a splash of milk or cream if you like it richer and slightly creamy.