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    Paneer Bhurji | How to make Paneer Bhurji

    Published: Mar 9, 2014 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Srivalli · 11 Comments

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    Paneer Bhurji is a quick and easy dish that can be had with bread, roti, or paratha. Scrambled Indian Cottage cheese is prepared with onion, tomato, and spices to make a healthy dish that can be paired up with just about anything. This recipe takes less than 15 to 20 mins if you have paneer on hand.

    When you land up with a diary that you had filled up many years ago, it is bound to happen that you get nostalgic right. A trip down memory lane is guaranteed, along with the dishes being something you won't even imagine doing. That's exactly what happened and checking it out reminded me that I was really noting down very simple ones, so simple that I haven't even thought of making it or sharing it on the blog. However, when there was a need to make a quick meal, I resorted to remembering something and it surely ended up being a good meal in a short span of time.

    When we were first introduced to Paneer, I was quick enough to note down whenever recipe that I came across and this bhurji was one such thing we read and even wrote down. It is very similar to the Egg bhurji one might have grown up eating. I haven't actually made this in the longest time. So it was fun remembering it again.

    Paneer Bhurji
    This just goes to say, there is nothing like a simple, quick meal for a satisfying dinner. Simple rotis with Paneer Bhurjis. For the first time, I even used the whey water after the paneer was made. I kneaded the Roti dough using that water and it turned out super soft.
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    How to make Paneer Bhurji
    Ingredients Used for burji
    Chapati dough made using whey water

    Paneer Bhurji | How to make Paneer Bhurji

    Ingredients Needed:

    1 cup Paneer (made from 1/2 liter milk)
    1 cup Onions
    1/2 cup Tomatoes
    2 Green Chilies
    Salt to taste
    1 tsp Cooking Oil
    3/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
    3/4 tsp Coriander Powder
    1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
    1/2 tsp Garam Masala
    A Pinch Turmeric Powder

    How to make the Paneer Bhurji

    If you have the paneer already made, just go ahead making the bhurji. Else boil the milk and curdle with 1 tsp lemon juice.
    Strain the paneer and save the water.
    In a wide bowl, take the flour for rotis and add salt and required water from the paneer, and knead to a soft and pliable dough. Let it rest for 15 mins.
    In a nonstick pan, heat with oil. Add onions, green chilies, saute well.
    Next, add finely chopped tomatoes and all the spice powders. Cook well. Cook till the tomatoes are soft and well cooked, it takes about 5 - 7 mins.

    Finally, crumble the paneer and mix well.
    Simmer to make sure the bhurji becomes a little dry.
    Meanwhile, roll out the chapatis and make the rotis.
    Serve the Paneer Bhurjis with Rotis.

    Quick Meal for Two
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    Paneer Bhurji | How to make Paneer Bhurji

    Paneer Bhurji is a quick and easy dish that can be had with bread, roti or paratha. Scrambled Indian Cottage cheese is prepared with onion, tomato and spices to make a healthy dish that can be paired up with just about anything. This recipe takes less than 15 to 20 mins if you have paneer on hand.
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine North Indian
    Keyword Dinner Ideas, Easy Dinner Ideas, Everyday Meal, Roti Side Dish
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Everyday Meal, Meals for One
    By Diet Kid Friendly
    Dish Type 30 Minutes Meal, Dry Side Dishes, Paneer Dishes
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 2 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Paneer made from 1/2 litre milk
    • 1 cup Onions
    • 1/2 cup Tomatoes
    • 2 Green Chilies
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 3/4 tsp Red Chili powder
    • 3/4 tsp Coriander Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
    • A Pinch Turmeric powder

    Instructions

    • If you have the paneer already made, just go ahead making the bhurji. Else boil the milk and curdle with 1 tsp lemon juice.
    • Strain the paneer and save the water.
    • In a wide bowl, take the flour for rotis and add salt and required water from the paneer and knead to a soft and pliable dough. Let it rest for 15 mins.
    • In a non stick pan, heat with oil. Add onions, green chilies, saute well.
    • Next add finely chopped tomatoes and all the spice powders. Cook well. Once the tomatoes are soft and well cooked, it takes about 5 - 7 mins, crumble the paneer and mix well.
    • Simmer to make sure the bhurji becomes little dry.
    • Meanwhile roll out the chapatis and make the rotis.
    • Serve the Paneer Bhurjis with Rotis.
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    Comments

    1. Priya Suresh says

      March 09, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      Droolworthy bhurji, rotis and bhurji a prefect pair.

      Reply
    2. Ramya Krishnamurthy says

      March 09, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      The platter makes me hungry.parcel valli immediately

      Reply
    3. Manjula Bharath says

      March 09, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      wow such an delicious paneer bhurgi made with fresh paneer 🙂 looks very delicious and yumm dear !!

      Reply
    4. Arthy shama says

      March 11, 2014 at 8:55 am

      I completely agree with your moments with dairy, I do have mine loaded 🙂 Paneer bhurji looks delecious and an vegetarian pleaser ")

      Reply
    5. Priya Srinivasan says

      March 11, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      My goto dish! Whenever I have to make something only for myself I go for this. Look at the colors, feast for the eyes too!

      Reply
    6. Usha says

      March 12, 2014 at 1:09 am

      Sometimes simple recipes and comforting and delicious. Paneer bhurji looks very tasty

      Reply
    7. Pavani N says

      March 13, 2014 at 2:27 am

      I know how nostalgic we get looking at our old diaries.
      Paneer bhurji looks soo delicious.

      Reply
    8. Hari Chandana says

      March 13, 2014 at 10:27 am

      quick and delicious bhurji.. yummy!!

      Reply
    9. Vidhya Iyer says

      March 14, 2014 at 4:04 am

      Bhujri like so good. Never tried it before.

      Reply
    10. Chef Mireille says

      March 15, 2014 at 5:38 am

      wont mind having this for breakfast

      Reply
    11. Sohan Karkera says

      May 23, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      indian food simple and tasty.

      Reply

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