Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Spicy
Recipe by Ananya Banerjee on YouTube
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For Bhurji Base

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Main Ingredients & Garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Base

    Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then add ginger-garlic paste and green chili paste, for a few seconds until fragrant.

  2. Sauté Onions and Spices

    Add finely chopped onions to the pan and until they turn soft and translucent. Once the onions are soft, add turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and cook the spices for about until aromatic.

  3. Cook Tomatoes and Besan

    Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they soften and the mixture starts to come together. Then, add besan (gram flour) and mix it thoroughly into the masala. Cook for , stirring constantly, to remove the raw taste of besan and add thickness to the bhurji.

  4. Add Paneer and Finish

    Crumble the Noice Malai Paneer directly into the pan with the cooked masala. Give it a good toss to combine all ingredients. Add garam masala and cook for just one minute on the heat. Do not overcook the paneer to maintain its soft texture.

  5. Serve

    Transfer the Paneer Bhurji to a serving bowl. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and onion rings. Serve hot with Noice Amritsari Kulchas, chilled Noice Lassi, and Noice Kaju Katli.

Before You Cook

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  • No Ghee?

    • Unsalted butter (1:1)
    • Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Paneer?

    • Extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed — Pan-fry first for closer texture.
    • Halloumi — Saltier; reduce added salt.
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
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Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Add green peas for aCustomise

    Add green peas for a variation called Matar Paneer Bhurji.

  • Incorporate bell peppers for added crunch and flavor

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Ingredient noteDo Not Overcook the Paneer

    Do not overcook the paneer to keep it soft and fresh.

  • Flavour tipAdjust Green Chili and Chili

    Adjust green chili and chili powder according to your spice preference.

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