Paneer Bhurji (Cottage Cheese Scramble)
Paneer Bhurji is easy 10-minute high-protein, low-carb meal that’s bursting with Indian flavors!
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Paneer crumbled or use strained Cottage Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ⅛ teaspoon red chili powder adjust per spice tolerance
- 1 Green Chili optional, adjust per spice tolerance
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 1 medium Tomato finely chopped , or use ¼ cup tomato sauce
Optional garnishes
- 2 Tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon kasuri methi
Instructions
- Heat butter or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Stir in the green chili and ginger-garlic paste, cooking for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Mix in the tomatoes ( or tomato sauce), turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften. Add crumbled paneer, stir well, and let it absorb the flavors for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle garam masala and mix again.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan over low heat, adding a splash of water to maintain moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g