Paneer Bhurji - Indian Vegetarian Cottage Cheese Recipe
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What Is Paneer Bhurji
For those who don’t know what Bhurji is, Bhurji means scrambled so this dish is basically scrambled paneer or indian cottage cheese with spiced mixture made of onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies and green coriander leaves.
It is extremely delicious , full of flavour ,tangy dish usually served with roti, chapati , paratha, poori , bread ,pav etc. As a side dish.Interesting things of this recipe is that you can even used this dish as a stuffing in sandwiches and bread rolls etc.
Some more Facts about the Dish
If you are a vegetarian then this is a great way to add protein to your daily diet. Even if you are a non vegetarian you can try this recipe for a change. Trust me it can beats scrambled eggs / Egg Bhurji or Anda Bhurji
If you are a vegan then also no problem , you can also choose this recipe . Just you have to replace the Paneer / cottage cheese by tofu. Rest the procedure is same.
It is perfect for the beginner . It takes merely 10-15 minutes for cooking.Yet it is very very yummy.
Besides it needs no fancy ingredients , so it is also perfet for those who are new to Indian food.
Health Benefits of Paneer
Cottage cheese is a dense source of protein. Other than iron, almost all essential minerals like calcium and magnesium are present in cottage cheese.
Cottage cheese is one of the best sources of calcium. Adequate calcium levels ensure healthy bones , teeth, healthy heart muscles and smooth nerve functioning too.
Cottage cheese can help regulate blood sugar levels too. The high protein component of paneer also helps slow release of sugar into the blood and prevents abrupt hike and decline in blood sugar levels.
Cottage cheese can also aid diagestion. Cottage cheese has decent amount of phosphorous which helps in digestion and excretion. The magnesium present in cottage cheese can also prevent constipation.
The protein paneer can keep you satiated for long and keep the hunger pangs at bay. In addition to being rich in protein, paneer is also a rich source of fatty acid which helps increasing the fat burning process in the body. So paneer is a good option for weight-watchers.
So make these delicious and healthy recipe for your family in this summer and share your feedback with us in comment section below.
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CUISINE: north INDIAN
COURSE: main course / curry
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES
SERVINGS: 2
Ingredients
- 100-150 gm Paneer
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- A pinch of asafoetida powder.
- 1 medium sized onion, finely chopped
- 1-2 green chilli, finely chopped (or as per your taste )
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 medium sized tomato, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder (for colour )
- ½ tsp garam masala powder
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
- ½ tbsp lemon juice (optional )
How to Make :
- Crumble 100 to 150 grams paneer (cottage cheese) with your fingers and keep aside. I have used store brought paneer here.
- Heat oil
- Add pinch of asafoetida powder. Mixed it well into the oil.
- After few seconds add the chopped onion, along with chopped green chilies, ginger and garlic paste and stir. Cook for 5 minutes until light browned. You can add a pinch of salt here so that onions cook faster.
- Now add tomatoes and saute till they turn soft and mushy.
- Aditionally, add ½ tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder , ¼ tsp turmeric powder , ½ tsp garam masala powder and salt to taste and mix and cook the spices for 30 seconds.
- Then add the crumbled paneer and mix everything together. Cook the paneer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Do not over cook paneer, as they turn hard and chewy.
- At last add chopped coriander leaves and mix gently.
- Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice and serve paneer bhurji with paratha, roti
- NUTRITION
- Calories: 278kcal Carbohydrates: 8g Protein: 10g Fat: 23g SaturatedFat: 14g Cholesterol: 50mg Sodium: 496mg Potassium: 197mg
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