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Simple Paneer Bhurji

This is the quickest of all the Paneer recipes in the world! Will we ever get bored of Paneer?? Nah!!!
This is a simple yet damn-good-looking recipe. I have not added any vegetables other than tomato and onion, but you can very well add capsicum to this recipe, that will make the Bhurji even more crunchier. It goes very well with roti and rice.
Simple Paneer Bhurji
Ingredients:
1)Paneer - 1 cup(scrambled)
2)Tomato - 1(medium, chopped)
3)Onion - 1(medium, cut length-wise)
4)Green Chilli - 1(chopped)
5)Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/4 tsp
6)Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
7)Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
8)Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
9)Garam Masala - 1/4 tsp
10)Salt - to taste
11)Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
12)Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
13)Oil - 1 tsp
14)Water - a little(optional)
15)Lemon - 1/4th
Paneer Bhurji
Preparation:
1)Heat oil in a pan, add mustard and cumin seeds, let it splutter.
2)Add chopped green chilli, onion and salt, saute until the onion turns translucent.
3)Add ginger garlic paste, saute until the raw smell goes off.
4)Add chopped tomato and saute until it cooks.
5)Add turmeric, red chilli, coriander, garam masala powder and mix well. Let it cook until the raw smell of the masala goes off(2 minutes).
6)Add the scrambled paneer and mix well(1 minute). 
7)Turn off the heat and squeeze the juice of 1/4th of a lemon and mix well.

Whoopee, your recipe is ready!

Comments

  1. Sona - Quick PicksApril 13, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    simple and quicky!!! happy Vishu to you deary.

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    1. Pavithra RApril 14, 2013 at 2:32 AM

      Thanks Sona!!
      Wish you and your family a Happy Vishu too!!

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  2. Nilu AApril 14, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    Loved this Pavithra.. Simple and yummy.. And perfect with hot roti's and paratha's :-)

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  3. KalyanApril 14, 2013 at 12:53 AM

    looks and feel fresh, warm and delicious...just mouthwatering!

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  4. Navaneetham KrishnanApril 14, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    I never get bored with paneer and the simplicity of the recipe is a stand out in the outcome. The pics says it all on the delish taste.

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  5. Latha MadhusudhanApril 14, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Paneer burji looks so delicious.

    I think very less people hate paneer.

    Lovely presentation too.

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    1. Pavithra RApril 14, 2013 at 7:42 AM

      Thanks Latha!
      You are right, not many people hate paneer.

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  6. Beena.stephyApril 14, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    wow want to grab the whole bowl. yummy Happy Vishu

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  7. AJEYA RAOApril 14, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    I love this dish! :-) When i am not watching my weight :-)

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    1. Pavithra RApril 16, 2013 at 1:24 AM

      Thanks Ajeya!
      Paneer is full of proteins, so if one can eat the right amount, I don't think one should worry about gaining weight. That to, when you use little oil.

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  8. JulieApril 15, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    what a healthy protein packed burji,Pavithra..looks yumm:)

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  9. bhawna bagriApril 15, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    i love paneer in any form....simple yet delicious...

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  10. DhanishApril 15, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Quick and easy paneer dish. looks very tempting.. Love it. :)

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  11. Sugar et alApril 15, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Love the recipe. I love paneer...it is great however you cook it. And this one is quick and simple and looks fabulous!

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    1. Pavithra RApril 16, 2013 at 1:26 AM

      Thanks Sonali! Indeed, Paneer in any form is good.

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  12. Vogue WagonApril 15, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Simple and great recipe!

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    1. Pavithra RApril 16, 2013 at 1:29 AM

      Indeed, thanks Vogue Wagon! You have an interesting blog by the by!!

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  13. ChitzApril 16, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Simple & colorful.. Bhurjis are always welcome with any ingredients :)

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  14. Kitchen QueenApril 16, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Delicious bhurjee. Always saved some to make stuffed paratha.

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    1. Pavithra RApril 16, 2013 at 11:03 PM

      That is true, Linsy!! Paratha stuffed with paneer bhurji, would be just perfect.

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  15. Divya PramilApril 17, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Yumm :) I can eat the bowl clean in just minutes... Loved all the flavors you have added :)

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