How long does Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji take?

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

How many people does Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji serve?

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

Is Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji spicy?

It is medium: 2 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 Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji?

150 grams Paneer, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, 1½ cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji?

About 444 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji

Name: Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 150 grams Paneer, Grated; 50 grams Paneer, Small Dice; 2 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Cashew Paste; ½ cup Water; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Kasuri Methi; ½ cup Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Butter; 2 tbsp Fresh Cream

30 min
medium
Serves 3
97% liked
32 people cooked this

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Creamy Scrambled Paneer, Paneer Burji · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Low carb Gluten-free

Paneer bhurji: grated and crumbled paneer in an onion tomato masala with cashew paste and kasuri methi. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 minutes, with video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

21 items

3 people

Paneer, Grated150 grams
Paneer, Small Dice50 grams
Oil2 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1½ cup
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt¾ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped1 cup
Cashew Paste2 tbsp
Water½ cup
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped½ cup
Butter1 tbsp
Fresh Cream2 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	444kcal	1332kcal
Protein	16g	48g
Carbohydrate	18g	55g
Fat	35g	105g
Fibre	3.5g	11g
Sugar	6.8g	20g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Grate 3/4th of the paneer using the large-sized grater. Chop the remaining paneer into small cubes, or crumble it roughly using your hands. This adds more texture to the dish.
PaneerPaneer
2
Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. Add the garlic, ginger, onion and green chilli. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
OilCuminGarlicGingerOnionGreen Chilli
3
Add the turmeric powder, salt, Kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder and cumin powder. Saute for a minute.
Turmeric PowderSaltKashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin Powder
4
Add the tomatoes and cook until they soften.
Tomato
5
Add the cashew paste and water, then saute for 3-4 minutes.
Cashew PasteWater
6
Add the paneer and stir.
7
Add the garam masala powder, Kasuri methi, and coriander leaves. Cook for 30 seconds and remove from the heat. Serve hot with roti or pav.
Garam Masala PowderKasuri MethiCoriander LeavesButterFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji spicy?: It is medium: 2 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 Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji?: 150 grams Paneer, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, 1½ cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Restaurant Style Paneer Bhurji?: About 444 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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A Cookd cookFebruary 2025
how to prepare cashew cream?
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Raga IswariyaJuly 2023
Paneer burji masala came out very well. Thanks for the reciepe, team Cookd!
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KamalFebruary 2022
It’s a good combo for Dosa!!
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SumaDecember 2021
it came out amazing 🤩
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A Cookd cookOctober 2026
It's yummy 😋
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A Cookd cookOctober 2026
It's very tasty and thanks for cooked
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A Cookd cookOctober 2026
I made in tofu version it's really yum 😋😋😋
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piano notes101October 2026
Tried it without fresh cream, came out well
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KowshikaJanuary 2026
i have followed the instructions and it came out very well. thank you cookd team!!!
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ArasiDecember 2024
delicious😋