
Paneer bhurji is one of the easiest paneer recipes that can be made with less effort and time. This is the first time I am making this in spite of that its so easy. I had this at my friend Sangeeta’s place when she was here. Now its almost 3-4 years, but this is the first time I am making this at home. I loved it a lot and its simple way to make too! This can be a perfect lunch box idea, you can even wrap the paneer bhurji in roti for your kids. They would love it.
I made this with store bought frozen paneer, you can even try making this with homemade paneer. If you have curdled milk, just try drain the milk and make paneer and try paneer bhurji, you can utilize the curdled milk in this way! You can be creative with this recipe, try adding peas or carrot, it will be nice.

Paneer bhurji recipe
Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Lunch sides
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Serves: 3
Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins | Serves: 3
Ingredients
Paneer cubes - 2 cups
Onion - 2
Capsicum - 1
Red chilli powder/ pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Dhaniya/ coriander seeds powder - 1 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Milk - 2 tblsp
Ginger, finely chopped - 1 tblsp
Green chillies - 2
Coriander leaves, finely chopped - 2 tblsp
Jeera - 1 tsp
Oil - 1 tblsp
Onion - 2
Capsicum - 1
Red chilli powder/ pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Dhaniya/ coriander seeds powder - 1 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Milk - 2 tblsp
Ginger, finely chopped - 1 tblsp
Green chillies - 2
Coriander leaves, finely chopped - 2 tblsp
Jeera - 1 tsp
Oil - 1 tblsp
Method
- If you are using frozen paneer, either thaw it until room temperature or boil water and keep immersed for 10 minutes. Drain the water completely and crumble it in a mixer(just add in two batches and give it a run)
- Heat a pan with oil and splutter jeera, add finely chopped ginger and green chillies, followed by finely chopped onion. Fry till transparent and add the chopped capsicum.
- Fry for a minute without changing its crispiness and add coriander leaves, all the powders and give it a quick stir without burning them. Add milk, salt and cook for 2 minutes until the milk evaporates.
- Now lastly add crumbled paneer and mix well. Fry for 2 minutes or until dry and add the lemon juice and mix well.




Notes
- If you want to add frozen peas, cook it in microwave and add it in the end of step 2. For carrots, just add it after onion and fry along.
- You can omit lemon juice and add a tomato chopped along with capsicum.
- I used tri coloured capsicum.
- You can skip ginger too!
Serve hot with roti or naan or any stuffed parathas too…Wrap it or just have it as a side dish, you can even eat its as such! Tastes awesome and damn easy to make!

Hi Raji.. this is super yumm dish i love this version n i always use homemade paneer for this one ..becauyse its easy to crumble them.. love the clicks..also i did try your naan without yeast and it came out well pls chk it..
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite breakfast items beautifully presented Raks. Glad to have you back. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, I just threw my 1 cup of milk y'day morning that curdled when I was making my Bournvita - I didn't think I could make something out of that little amount, making a bhurji didn't come across my mind at all!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, plus I love a 2-in-1 type of recipe:
Paneer Bhurji in Aata-Maida roti = Kathi Roll? :D
This is one of the easiest to make. I wrap this in rotis and pack it off to my kids.
ReplyDeleteHappy to see you after a break.Love it a lot the using tri colored capsicum is really tempting.
ReplyDeleteOne of the simplest & yet tastiest paneer dish ever!!! Paneer burji was one of the first recipes I started my cooking with ;) This looks so absolutely mouthwatering & Im tempted to make them this instant..And maybe I will ;)
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simple n yet tasty raks ...
ReplyDeletePaneer Bhurji luks yum...Will try with peas and carrot ,next time :)
ReplyDeleteOne of my fav dishes .... usually made on lazy days :) Gr8 clicks !
ReplyDeletewelcome back! very crisp photos :)
ReplyDeletePlatter looks yum,..:)
ReplyDeleteLove it with chapathis. Looks so yum
ReplyDeleteJust love this bhurji even with bread,my fav anytime.
ReplyDeleteWelcome back Raji... Colourful and irresistible bhurji
ReplyDeleteWelcome back :-) my last post was the same recipe. I love it to the core...Yours looking yummy
ReplyDeleteDeepa
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That's an simple and yet indulging recipe with Paneer.....
ReplyDeleteLooks yum!!!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back :)Paneer bhurji looks abs. delicious :)colorful post !!
ReplyDeleteLooks super droolie delicious.
ReplyDeleteMouthwatering...
ReplyDeleteI love this aaaa lot lot ..with chapathi, topping for dosa, filling for bread etc...looks super yumm raji..
ReplyDeleteyay...finally u r back...such a long time right..missed u a lot raji..Paneer burji looks awesome and perfect clicks too..
ReplyDeleteAarthi
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Great picture tutorial and beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeletecolourful and yummy burji
ReplyDeletesimple yet very delicious recipe, love it with chapathi...great pictures n presentation!!
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Thanks for dropping by my blog, this is one colorful and tasty recipe, luv your step-wise pictures and presentation..
ReplyDeleteMouthwatering burji.......hmmmm yummy yummy
ReplyDeleteLooks colorful and flavourful....easy but a very tasty dish, luv the setup and the pics
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by at my space,paneer bhurji looks so delicious and tempting.I made it couple of days back...
ReplyDeleteOne of my fav...so easy to make..yummy clicks too
ReplyDeleteYummyyyyy Paneer Bhurji :))
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Very colorful bhurji, Happy New year Raks!
ReplyDeletePaneer bhurji looks delicious. Love this kind of easy recipe.
ReplyDeletePaneer bhurji looks delicious. Love this kind of easy recipe.
ReplyDeleteyummy paneer bhurji.... love those colored capsicums in in! looks awesome...
ReplyDeletethis is one easy and delicious side dish!....we love this...like u said adding peas or i even add spinach to it!
ReplyDeleteyummy!
Simple and fav recipe....looks wonderful and yummy.
ReplyDeletei always love this recipe for its simplicity, pretty clicks and nice ur post after a long time
ReplyDeletewonderful to look:-) surely i will try this recipe
ReplyDeleteHi Raks,
ReplyDeleteThe paneer bhurji looks yummy...When i try it becomes a bit mushy because the paneer becomes soggy on heating...any idea how to prevent that?
delicious and totally yummy paneer bhurji..looks yum..
ReplyDeleteSuper tempting dish. Yum!
ReplyDeleteA very yummy recipe.! My favorite too. I am announcing Valentines Special – my 1st blog event and a Giveaway.!. Please do be a part of it and send in your recipes..! :)
ReplyDeleteDelectable recipe and photographs, I love!
ReplyDeleteglad you are back!!! I visited and saw your post the day you posted it. But I really felt lazy to log on and comment. :-p
ReplyDeleteI prepare it very often with fresh home made paneer in the same way including capsicums but with no milk. Sometimes, I stuff for chapthi/tortilla and enjoy them as a roll.
Easy n tasty bhurji, looks awesome...
ReplyDeletewow...Raji ur clicks are amazing...they have really stunning.must come to u for some lessons...love Bhurji very much...and love all the step by step illustration very much.
ReplyDeleteAparna, try crumbling more in coarse side and make sure while you crumble there is no water and drain it completely by leaving it on the strainer for sometime.Hope this will work :)
ReplyDeleteHi raji,
ReplyDeleteHappy New year and Pongal wishes to u...
Lovely recipe and presentation as always...Luks delicious...
Hi
ReplyDeleteI love your recipe and will make it soon for my son's lunch box . He is a big big fan of everything paneer...
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i totally love paneer burji but its been soo long since ive made it..i am now craving this
ReplyDeletebeautiful pics... looks fab! :)
ReplyDeletecolorful bhurji !!!! yummy...
ReplyDeleteI love paneer ..nice recipe
ReplyDeletetried it and it was good! :)
ReplyDeleteEasy to make...tasty to eat. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR THE DELICIOUS AND HANDY RECEIPES
ReplyDeleteHi.. Have a doubt. Saw ur recipes kadai paneer, paneer bhurji & chilli paneer.. Basically felt all these needs no grinding, similar ingredients & process.. the way paneer is added to it differs with slight variations of sauce / masala.. is my understanding crct ?
ReplyDeletePls don mistake my question. Am asking this because if I try these recipes with roti, will it look like am making the same dish?
P.S: My hubby is fond of paneer dishes :D
HI Aiswarya,
ReplyDeleteYes you are right, but I can tell you that all three will taste and smell different. Each has its own unique taste, flavor and texture too.
So try and see all the three and if you feel like that you can ask me :) Anyways you may not make paneer everyday, so you can confidentally make each one at a time and let me know the feedback!
hey raks.. hope u doing gud..Tried these dishes :) My husband really loved all of them..
ReplyDeleteNow u have become my cook guru.. :P Thanks again for wonderful recipes..
I tried this recipe of yours today....Everyone loved it,especially my MOM :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful recipe.
I really liked the transparent pot you are using to boil milk... What is the brand name ?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful recipes and simple ways to make them - very helpful! Whenever I wanna make something special- I just look up ur blog!
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What a recipe! Terrific output! Sooo yummmmyyyyy :D you are amazing!
ReplyDeletelooks delicious..Does crumbled paneer turn dry and rubbery when you add while stove is still on? I have tried couple of times and grated paneer always turned dry...
ReplyDeleteIf cooked for long time, it might, depends on the paneer brand too. Kohinoor works best. Try adding some cream towards end, it will be soft.
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