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    Home » Dry Curries » Paneer Bhurji | Scrambled Paneer with Vegetables

    Paneer Bhurji | Scrambled Paneer with Vegetables

    Posted on February 26, 2021 · Last Updated on March 2, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 18 Comments

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    Paneer Bhurji – A simple scrambled paneer recipe with fresh homemade paneer, vegetables, and spices. A perfect dry curry for rotis and parathas.

    Check out how to make paneer bhurji and different ways to serve it.

    overhead shot of paneer bhurji served in cast iron pan placed on rustic tray with roti on the side

    I first tried this paneer bhurji recipe at our friend’s place and immediately fell in love with it. Paneer bhurji is a dry curry, and you can pair and serve it with many dishes. 

    I love bell peppers with paneer; the bell peppers’ crunchiness and paneer’s soft texture compliments well. Also, I love to add colored bell peppers since it just jazzes up the dish. 

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    • Homemade paneer for the bhurji
    • Different ways to serve the scrambled paneer
    • Dietary specifications
    • Paneer bhurji recipe with detailed step-wise pictures
    • Recipe Notes:
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    Homemade paneer for the bhurji

    I have always made paneer bhurji with freshly homemade paneer. The texture and taste of the bhurji with homemade paneer are fantastic, and I highly recommend the same. Making paneer at home is super easy; please check out my recipe. 

     I have made paratha, biryani, and other paneer gravies with store-bought ones. But I have never tried paneer bhurji with store-bought paneer. If you want to try it with store-bought, instead of grating, try to crumble the paneer and make the bhurji for a similar texture. You can also grate the paneer.

    indian cottage cheese with veggies served in cast iron pan with spoon inside with rotis on the side and with some garnishes

    Different ways to serve the scrambled paneer

    The recipe is very straightforward, and you can customize it according to your preference. Typically we serve it with rice and dal or roti, paratha. But guess what, you can serve this paneer bhurji in several ways.

    Here are some of my favorite ways to serve this bhurji. I know I can share these as individual recipes, but I will list them here for now. 

    ✔ Sandwich – You can use paneer bhurji as a sandwich filling and make some delicious grilled paneer bhurji sandwiches.

    ✔ Wrap: This paneer bhurji is an excellent filling for any wraps. It’s a perfect one for the trending tortilla wrap. I shared my potato wrap on Instagram, and you can replace the potatoes with this paneer bhurji.

    ✔ Breakfast burritos: You can make rolls or breakfast burritos with this scrambled paneer. Instead of scrambled eggs, you are using scrambled paneer.

    ✔ Dosa: Yes, you can make stuffed dosa. Like pav bhaji dosa, you can make bhurji dosa too.

    ✔ Tacos: Use hard or soft taco shells, fill them with bhurji, beans, and salad greens. You can use Indian sauces and chutneys or taco sauce and make a filling taco. 

    ✔ Salad: If you are looking for a vegetarian protein option for your salad, this bhurji is your best bet. 

    These are just some of the options. You can create fantastic fusion meals with paneer bhurji. The idea here is to combine it with carbs and make it a complete meal. 

    close up shot of paneer bhurji with roti on the side garnished with raw onions and cilantro

    Dietary specifications

    It’s a dairy-based, gluten-free, and nut-free dish. You can also make bhurji with tofu which makes it completely vegan. I have shared a tofu bhurji video on my Instagram and linking the same here.

    Now without any further ado, let’s get straight into the recipe. 

    Paneer bhurji recipe with detailed step-wise pictures

    • Heat a pan or kadai and add two tsp of oil. When the oil is hot, add one tsp of panch phoron spice mix. (Refer recipe notes for substitutions). Fry for 30 seconds, and then add ¼ cup of chopped onion. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent. 
    sauteing onion for the bhurji
    • Then add the chopped tomatoes (1 cup, approx 160 grams) and salt. Mix well and let it cook till they are soft and mushy.
    cooking tomatoes along with salt
    • Now add the chopped bell peppers (½ cup, approx 75 grams), ¼ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp red chili powder, and ½ tsp cumin powder. Cook till the bell peppers are soft and tender. It should have that crunch. If required, sprinkle little water. But no need to cover and cook.
    adding bell peppers and spices
    • Now add the crumbled paneer and mix well. Make sure the paneer is incorporated well. Let it cook for a couple of minutes.
    adding crumbled paneer
    • Finally, add 1 tsp of crushed dried fenugreek leaves and cilantro. Mix well and turn off the heat. 
    adding cilantro and dried fenugreek leaves
    • Before serving, add lemon juice (optional) and relish the curry. 
    adding lemon juice to the bhurji

    Recipe Notes:

    • If you don’t have fresh paneer, you can use the store-bought. Grate or crumble the paneer and make the bhurji.
    • You can make fresh masala by dry roasting 1 tbsp of coriander seeds and three dried red chilies and grind them without adding any water. Add this to the bhurji instead of coriander and red chili powder. 
    • Cumin powder is optional.
    • Adjust the spices and salt according to your taste.
    • Instead of panch phoron spice mix, you can add ½ tsp mustard seeds and 1 tsp cumin seeds. If you have fennel seeds, you can add ¼ tsp of fennel too. 
    close up shot of paneer bhurji with roti on the side garnished with raw onions and cilantro

    PS:  If you try this paneer bhurji, please don’t forget to comment and rate this recipe. If you have any questions, please leave a comment, and I will get to it ASAP. Make sure to follow me on my Pinterest for more healthy and delicious ideas! Follow me on Instagram or join my Facebook Group for more gardening and recipe updates! You can also sign-up for my newsletter for weekly updates.

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    overhead shot of paneer bhurji served in cast iron pan placed on rustic tray with roti on the side
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    Paneer Bhurji | Scrambled Paneer with Vegetables

    A simple scrambled paneer recipe with fresh homemade paneer, vegetables, & spices! Check out how to make paneer bhurji & different ways to serve it.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 243kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Equipment

    • Saucepan or kadai

    Ingredients

    Measurement Details: 1 cup=240ml; 1 tbsp=15ml; 1tsp=5ml;

    • 2 tsp oil
    • 1 tsp panch phoron spice mix
    • ¼ cup onion chopped
    • 1 cup tomato chopped (160 grams)
    • 1.25 tsp salt
    • ½ cup bell peppers chopped (75 grams)
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • ½ tsp red chili powder
    • ½ tsp cumin seeds
    • 2 tbsp water optional
    • 2 cups paneer homemade paneer (crumbled)
    • 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves crushed
    • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
    • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional

    Instructions

    • Heat a pan or kadai and add two tsp of oil. When the oil is hot, add one tsp of panch phoron spice mix. (Refer recipe notes for substitutions). Fry for 30 seconds, and then add ¼ cup of chopped onion. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent.
      sauteing onion for the bhurji
    • Then add the chopped tomatoes(1 cup, approx 160 grams) and salt. Mix well and let it cook till they are soft and mushy.
      cooking tomatoes along with salt
    • Now add the chopped bell peppers (½ cup, approx 75 grams), ¼ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp red chili powder, and ½ tsp cumin powder.
      adding bell peppers and spices
    • Cook till the bell peppers are soft and tender. It should have that crunch. If required, sprinkle little water. But no need to cover and cook. Now add the crumbled paneer and mix well. Make sure the paneer is incorporated well. Let it cook for a couple of minutes.
      adding crumbled paneer
    • Finally, add 1 tsp of crushed dried fenugreek leaves and cilantro. Mix well and turn off the heat.
      adding cilantro and dried fenugreek leaves
    • Before serving, add lemon juice (optional) and relish the curry.
      adding lemon juice to the bhurji

    Notes

    • If you don’t have fresh paneer, you can use the store-bought. Grate or crumble the paneer and make the bhurji.
    • You can make fresh masala by dry roasting 1 tbsp of coriander seeds and three dried red chilies and grind them without adding any water. Add this to the bhurji instead of coriander and red chili powder. 
    • Cumin powder is optional.
    • Adjust the spices and salt according to your taste.
    • Instead of panch phoron spice mix, you can add ½ tsp mustard seeds and 1 tsp cumin seeds. If you have fennel seeds, you can add ¼ tsp of fennel too. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 371mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Update Notes: Earlier posted in 2016, now updated with a recipe card, images and step-wise pictures. Added the different ways to serve this curry.

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    Comments

    1. Nithya says

      February 27, 2021 at 5:49 am

      5 stars
      Tried it today… appearance is same as urs..and so was the taste…kudos

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        February 27, 2021 at 6:45 pm

        Thanks so much. :-)

        Reply
    2. Bikramjit says

      February 04, 2016 at 3:35 am

      love it and one of my favourites.. :)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 04, 2016 at 8:02 am

        Thanks Bikram. :-)

        Reply
    3. Salma says

      February 03, 2016 at 11:22 am

      Looks like a tasty recipes. I still need to learn to cook paneer myself :)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 03, 2016 at 8:55 pm

        I struggled in the beginning too. Eventually got it. Thanks Salma.

        Reply
    4. CHCooks says

      February 03, 2016 at 12:55 am

      My version of Paneer Bhurji is a little different – I am tempted to try this today :)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 03, 2016 at 8:57 am

        Have you posted yours? Love to see your variation. Thanks

        Reply
    5. Bharani says

      February 02, 2016 at 5:46 am

      My DH’s all time fav….

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 02, 2016 at 11:04 am

        :-) Thanks

        Reply
    6. Traditionally Modern Food says

      February 01, 2016 at 7:18 pm

      My fav:-) I can this s a starter and finish

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 02, 2016 at 11:04 am

        Thanks vids :-)

        Reply
    7. Chitra Jagadish says

      February 01, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      Wow delicious bhurji Sri…

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 02, 2016 at 11:05 am

        Thanks Chitra

        Reply
    8. Alok Singhal says

      February 01, 2016 at 7:26 am

      This is very easy to make and one of my favorites too :)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 02, 2016 at 11:06 am

        Oh yeah.. Thanks

        Reply
    9. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      January 31, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      Yummy! Love paneer bhurji :)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 02, 2016 at 11:09 am

        Thanks Freda.

        Reply

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