Paneer Bhurji
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
634 calories
34g protein
16g carbs
49g fat
3g fiber
Ingredients
- 6 oz Paneer
- 1/2 Tomato
- 1/4 cup Green peas
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tbsp Ghee
- 1 tbsp Cilantro
Steps
- Crumble the paneer by hand into pea-size pieces — keep them chunky rather than mashing it fine, since the texture is the whole point of bhurji.
- Heat the ghee in a large skillet over medium heat; add the turmeric and sizzle for about 20 seconds, until fragrant and the ghee turns a rich golden color — don't let it smoke or it turns bitter.
- Add the diced tomato and green peas and cook for 3-4 minutes, until the tomato breaks down into a loose, saucy coating.
- Fold in the crumbled paneer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring gently, just until heated through.
- Tip: don't overcook the paneer — a few minutes too long and it goes from tender to rubbery.
- Season with salt to taste, shower with the chopped cilantro, and serve hot.