Paneer Bhurji

Total Calories: Approximately 440 calories per serving.

Ingredients:

  • Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) – 100g (approximately 264 calories)
  • Onion – 50g (approximately 22 calories)
  • Tomato – 50g (approximately 9 calories)
  • Green chilies – 10g (approximately 5 calories)
  • Ginger – 10g (approximately 6 calories)
  • Garlic – 5g (approximately 7 calories)
  • Turmeric powder – 3g (approximately 9 calories)
  • Red chili powder – 2g (approximately 6 calories)
  • Coriander powder – 5g (approximately 14 calories)
  • Cumin seeds – 3g (approximately 8 calories)
  • Oil – 10g (approximately 90 calories)
  • Salt – to taste (approximately 0 calories)
  • Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish (calories negligible)

Instructions:

  • Prepare Ingredients:
    • Crumble or grate the paneer and keep it aside.
    • Finely chop the onion, tomato, green chilies, ginger, and garlic.
  • Cooking Paneer Bhurji:
    • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
    • Add chopped green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Saute for a minute until fragrant.
    • Add chopped onions and cook until they turn translucent.
    • Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices.
    • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and cook for a minute.
    • Add crumbled paneer to the pan. Mix gently with the masala.
    • Cook for 3-4 minutes until the paneer is heated through and well coated with the spices.
    • Adjust salt and spices according to taste.
  • Serve:
    • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
    • Serve hot with roti, paratha, or bread of your choice.

Enjoy your flavorful and protein-rich Paneer Bhurji breakfast! Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.

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