How long does Palak Paneer Bhurji take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Palak Paneer Bhurji serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Palak Paneer Bhurji vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Palak Paneer Bhurji spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Palak Paneer Bhurji?

250 grams Paneer, 250 grams Spinach, 60 grams Besan Flour, 3 grams Cumin, 2 grams Red Chilli Powder, 2 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Paneer Bhurji?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Palak Paneer Bhurji?

About 494 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Palak Paneer Bhurji

Name: Palak Paneer Bhurji
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 250 grams Paneer, Shredded; 60 grams Besan Flour; 3 grams Cumin; 125 ml Water; 2 grams Red Chilli Powder; 2 grams Turmeric Powder; 2 grams Cumin Powder; 2 grams Garam Masala Powder; 85 grams Curd; 15 ml Coconut Oil; 30 ml Coconut Oil; 3 grams Green Chilli, Chopped; 90 grams Tomato; 80 grams Onion; 3 grams Salt; 250 grams Spinach, Chopped

Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Gluten-free

Total30 min

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Serves3

Per serving494 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party

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Palak paneer bhurji: paneer and spinach in an onion and tomato base thickened with spiced besan and curd. Mild, serves 3, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

15 items

Cooking for3 servings

Paneer, Shredded250 grams
Besan Flour60 grams
Cumin3 grams
Water125 ml
Red Chilli Powder2 grams
Turmeric Powder2 grams
Cumin Powder2 grams
Garam Masala Powder2 grams
Curd85 grams
Coconut Oil45 ml
Green Chilli, Chopped3 grams
Tomato90 grams
Onion80 grams
Salt3 grams
Spinach, Chopped250 grams

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	494kcal	1482kcal
Protein	23g	70g
Carbohydrate	24g	71g
Fat	35g	104g
Fibre	5.8g	17g
Sugar	6.9g	21g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
In a bowl, make the besan mixture with the given ingredients.
Besan FlourRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCumin PowderGaram Masala PowderCurdCoconut Oil
2
In a pan, add jeera to the hot oil, and saute. Add onion, tomato and salt to the pan and saute them well for 3 minutes on high flame. Add the besan mixture.
CuminCoconut OilGreen ChilliTomatoOnionSalt
3
Add water to the pan to adjust the consistency. Add spinach to the pan and mix them well. Add the shredded paneer to the pan and mix them thoroughly.
PaneerWaterSpinach

Before you start

How long does Palak Paneer Bhurji take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Palak Paneer Bhurji serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Palak Paneer Bhurji vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Palak Paneer Bhurji spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Palak Paneer Bhurji?: 250 grams Paneer, 250 grams Spinach, 60 grams Besan Flour, 3 grams Cumin, 2 grams Red Chilli Powder, 2 grams Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Paneer Bhurji?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Palak Paneer Bhurji?: About 494 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

1 note

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sharvani rajuSeptember 2026
I think it’s best to reduce the besan quantity by 10-15 grams than what is suggested. otherwise the fish tastes simply like besan