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!
Tried the recipe today….wid a twist…added tomatoes…tasted yumm!!!
Mmmmm… looks yummy… Inspiring from you even I made Panner Bhurji but with little variation in the recipe… Have a look…
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Hey, my first time here on your blog… your recipes look and sound yummy. going to try this one soon!
Thank you so much for your feedback on the recipes Umm 🙂 I am glad you liked the paneer butter masala. Hope the Paneer Burji comes out well too!
Hi,
First time here. Yummy recipes i guess…. everyone's so full of praise for ur recipes. was never fond of paneer until a neighbour friend from delhi send me a little two yrs ago. My son tried Paneer Butter Masala from a restaurant last month and is in love with it. was searching today for its recipe when i came across this blog. Made it an hour ago, and must say, its really turned out even better than the restaurant one my son loves so much. Paneer burji pic also looks damn tempting. Think i'll try it in a day or two. Great job Nags!!!
hey SM, my cup measurement for non baking ingredients is very approximate, so let's say its about 200ml or a bit more than that. I get store-bought paneer and crumble it up for the paneer burji 🙂
Hey Nags,
I usually get paneer from the store which is in the form of chunks… do you actually get crumbled paneer also for burji ? or do you crumble the slab/chunks?
It is very nice to taste and easy to make !!!
Lovely bhurji… we have been getting our fill lately from the desi chaat place… parathas and bhurji… your post is a reminder i shud just make some at home…
Hi,
Lovely blog first Time here,
really impressed and beautiful recipes u have 🙂
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That looks really good! I love cheese, spices and bell peppers!
Cheers,
Rosa
Hi ..Nags, nade this used tomatoes instead of capsicum..turned out very well ..had some leftover made prathas with it ..yummyyyyy thankss
Hi Nags, this looks so tasty, hope you are well. 🙂
Looks delicious. DH and DS love paneer, maybe I will try this on them.
This looks really delicious!
Though I am not a big fan of paneer, I like eating this one. Now you know why paneer burji topped the list 🙂
A favorite! I remember when I was working in Reliance Mobile, we had grand cafeterias which sold strictly OK food, but they had a 'driver's canteen' which had on its menu the BEST paneer bhurji ( as well as other items) .. ur post brought back those memories and a craving!
Really paneer burji is so popular ??? I like this one though 🙂
This rolled up in a thin paratha – straight ride to heaven! Keep em comin!
Yumm!!such a delicious and mouthwatering dish, love it..
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!
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
a simple but so satisfying dish! i love paneer bhurji
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 🙂
That's very sweet of you Prabha. Thanks 🙂
Good one Nags! Sounds like a two mins prep! First thing I do in the morning is read your recipes :)! Thanks for sharing.
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!
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!