How long does Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style) take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style) serve?

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

Is Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style) 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 Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style)?

300 grams Paneer, 100 grams Onion, 100 grams Tomato, 6 grams Green Chilli, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 2 grams Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style)?

About 278 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style)

Name: Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 300 grams Paneer, Grated; 100 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 100 grams Tomato, Finely Chopped; 6 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 8 grams Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1½ tbsp Oil; 2 grams Cumin; 8 grams Ginger Garlic Paste; 0.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 2 grams Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 grams Garam Masala Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 grams Kasuri Methi; 1 tsp Lemon Juice

25 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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Also known as paneer bhurji, panir bhurji, bhurji · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Low carb Gluten-free

Plain paneer bhurji, a North Indian dry side of crumbled paneer with onion, tomato, green chilli and kasuri methi. Mild vegetarian, serves 4, 25 minutes.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Paneer, Grated300 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped100 grams
Tomato, Finely Chopped100 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped6 grams
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped8 grams
Oil1½ tbsp
Cumin2 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste8 grams
Turmeric Powder0.5 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2 grams
Garam Masala Powder1 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Kasuri Methi1 grams
Lemon Juice1 tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	278kcal	1112kcal
Protein	14g	58g
Carbohydrate	6.2g	25g
Fat	22g	88g
Fibre	1.2g	4.8g
Sugar	2.8g	11g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Crumble the paneer with your hands, leaving some small bits. Finely chop the onion, tomato, green chillies and coriander leaves.
PaneerOnionTomatoGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
2
Heat the oil in a pan on medium flame. Add the cumin seeds and fry for 20 seconds. Add the onion and green chillies and fry for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and light golden. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 minute.
OilCuminGinger Garlic Paste
3
Add the tomato and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and mushy. Lower the flame, add the turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, garam masala and salt, and stir for 1 minute.
Turmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt
4
Add the crumbled paneer and mix gently. Cover and cook on low flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and add it with the coriander leaves and lemon juice. Mix and serve hot with chapati, bread or pav.
Kasuri MethiLemon Juice

Before you start

How long does Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style) take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style) 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 Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style)?: 300 grams Paneer, 100 grams Onion, 100 grams Tomato, 6 grams Green Chilli, 8 grams Coriander Leaves, 2 grams Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Plain Paneer Bhurji (Home Style)?: About 278 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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