Here is a simple side dish for chapati which can be prepared in a jiffy. Paneer Bhurji is prepared with paneer and capsicum and goes well with all Indian Breads.
Crumble or grate paneer.
Chop capsicum into small pieces.(Green color or a mix of colored capsicums can be used)
2.Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilli and saute for some more time.
3.Then add finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt needed, garam masala powder and cook until tomatoes turn mushy.
4.Then add capsicum and cook for a few minutes.(do not overcook the capsicum, make sure it is crunchy )
5.Add crumbled paneer and cook until everything gets blended well with the masala.
Paneer Bhurji-How to make Paneer Bhurji
Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 15 mins
Serves:2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: North Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Serves:2
Recipe Category: Side Dish
Recipe Cuisine: North Indian
Author:Padhu Sankar
Ingredients needed
Paneer – 100 grams ( homemade paneer recipe)
Capsicum/Bell Pepper – 1/3 cup (chopped)
Onion – 1
Green chilli – 1 finely chopped
Ginger-garlic paste – 1/2 tsp
Tomato – 1
Spice powder
Turmeric powder – a pinch
Chilli powder -1/2 tsp
Garam Masala -1/2 tsp
For the seasoning
Oil – 2 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds/Jeera – 1 tsp
Preparations
Crumble or grate paneer.
Chop capsicum into small pieces.(Green color or a mix of colored capsicums can be used)
Method
1.Heat oil, add cumin seeds, when it sizzles, add finely chopped onions and fry till they turn slightly brown.
2.Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilli and saute for some more time.
3.Then add finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt needed, garam masala powder and cook until tomatoes turn mushy.
4.Then add capsicum and cook for a few minutes.(do not overcook the capsicum, make sure it is crunchy )
5.Add crumbled paneer and cook until everything gets blended well with the masala.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or any Indian Bread.You can also use it as a stuffing for chapati rolls or sandwiches.
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View Comments (46)
Bhurji looks spicy n tangy:-) yummy for sure...
spicy and delicious
My fav ..pls pass me some:D..loved the capsicum rings on the side:)
tempting burji,luks delicious...
looks delecious
superr!!
Slurp,fingerlicking paneer bhurji..makes me hungry..
simple, quick and yummy.
bhurji is my fav one. love ur version too
Wav,
With Bell peppers and paneer Bhurji looks yummy and colorful.