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Paneer Bhurji
Serves 4 · Total 25 min · Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min
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Crumbled paneer scrambled quickly with onion, tomato and mild spices — the vegetarian cousin of egg bhurji. Ready in 15 minutes, it's a favourite quick breakfast with paratha or a filling for sandwiches.
Quick answer: 25 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Cottage cheese, Cooking oil, Onion, Ginger · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 300 g 10.5 oz Cottage cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 pc 1 pc Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Ginger, chopped
- 1 pc 1 pc Tomato, finely chopped
- 0.25 tsp 0.25 tsp Turmeric
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Red chilli powder
- 0.75 tsp 0.75 tsp Salt, to taste
- 1 pc 1 pc Green chilli, finely chopped (Optional)
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Garam masala (Optional)
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander, chopped, for garnish (Optional)
Steps
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- Crumble the paneer into small, even bits with your fingers.
- Heat oil; add chopped onion, green chilli and ginger, frying until the onion softens.⏱ Frying the onion · 4 min
- Add chopped tomato and cook until soft and pulpy.⏱ Cooking the tomato · 3 min
- Add turmeric and red chilli powder; mix well.
- Add the crumbled paneer and salt; cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring gently like scrambled eggs.⏱ Cooking bhurji · 5 min
- Sprinkle garam masala, garnish with coriander and serve hot with paratha or bread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Paneer Bhurji take?
25 minutes in total: about 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
Is Paneer Bhurji hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 3 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Paneer Bhurji serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Paneer Bhurji halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Paneer Bhurji?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: cooking oil, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: cottage cheese, onion, ginger, tomato.
Any tips for making Paneer Bhurji?
Don't overcook the paneer once added — a few minutes on medium heat keeps it soft, not rubbery.
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