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North Indian · Vegetarian

Paneer Bhurji.

Crumbled paneer tossed with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

◷ ~30 min4 servingsCurry Table version
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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Keep the mixture moist; extended cooking can make paneer dry.

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CURRY TABLE · HOME-STYLE RECIPE

Paneer Bhurji

~30 minutes estimated. Keep the mixture moist; extended cooking can make paneer dry.

Servings4

US weights are ounces by weight; liquids are US fluid ounces. Values are rounded. Scaling changes ingredient quantities, not cooking time, pan size, or seasoning judgement.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Heat the oil over medium heat in a heavy pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened and golden at the edges.

  2. 02

    Stir in ginger and garlic for about a minute. Add tomatoes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder if using, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the mixture thickens.

  3. 03

    Add diced pepper to the cooked masala and sauté until just tender.

  4. 04

    Fold in crumbled paneer. Cook briefly, stirring gently, until heated through. Finish with cilantro.

THE CURRY TABLE TOUCH · OPTIONAL VARIATION

Spring-onion crunch

Add: 0.88 oz by weight spring onion greens, thinly sliced

Add the spring onion greens after the paneer is heated through. Reserve a few slices for the top so some crunch remains.

A suggested variation. Try a small portion first; the planner uses the main recipe only.
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Keep the mixture moist; extended cooking can make paneer dry.

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