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Paneer Bhurji

A scramble made with shredded or crumbled paneer, green chillies, and tomatoes.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 6
Paneer Bhurji

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp ghee (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp ginger (grated)
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp kasoori methi ((fenugreek))
  • 12 oz paneer (grated or finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Heat ghee. Add cumin, allow to toast until fragrant, about 10 seconds.

  2. Add onion, cook until translucent. Add ginger, red chili powder, and turmeric.

  3. Add tomatoes and salt. Cook until tomatoes turn jammy and the oil begins to separate.

  4. Add green chili. Add paneer and cook for 3 minutes.

  5. Add kasoori methi and milk if using store-bought paneer. Stir.

  6. Top with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 233
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Protein: 9
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 2
  • Cholesterol: 51
  • Sodium: 73
  • Potassium: 154
  • Fiber: 1
  • Sugar: 3
  • Vitamin A: 449
  • Vitamin C: 9
  • Calcium: 295
  • Iron: 1