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    Home » Indian Breakfast recipes

    Paneer Bhurji

    Published: Mar 5, 2016 · by Nisha

    Well, I could not end up this series without making the classsic - The Paneer Bhurji.  So here it is the mumbai style paneer bhurji. The only difference between the regular one and this, is the pav bhaji masala. 
    Paneer Bhurji
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    Mamidikaya Pappu | Mango Dal | Mangai Paruppu

    Paneer Bhurji

    Scrambled paneer - a classic substitute to the egg bhurji.

    Prep Time: 10 Mins | Cook Time: 15 Mins | Total Time: 25 Mins | Serves: 2

    Ingredients

    • 250 gms paneer, grated
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • ¼ teaspoon Cumin seeds
    • ¼ Cup Chopped Onions
    • 2 green chillies, chopped
    • 1 Medium sized tomato, finely chopped
    • ¼ Cup Peas
    • ¼ Cup chopped Capsicum (red or green)
    • 1 tablespoon Pav Bhaji masala
    • Few coriander for garnish
    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in  a pan. Once hot, add cumin seeds and let it splutter.
    2. Then add the chopped onions and green chillies. Sautee until th eonions turn translucent. 
    3. Then add the tomatoes and cook until it softens and mixes well. 
    4. Add the peas and capsicum. Mix it.
    5. Then add the pav bhaji masala and salt. Adjust as per your spice level.
    6. Finally add the grated paneer and mix it well. Check for seasoning and adjust. 
    7. Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve with roti or chapathi. 

      This post is for Blogging Marathon 62 under the theme "Bhurji recipes". Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 62 here. 


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      1. Usha says

        March 22, 2016 at 4:39 pm

        Even I liked this Mumbai style bhurji.

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      2. Kalyani says

        March 21, 2016 at 9:36 am

        great one 🙂 I am looking for that rectangular serve ware you have, whats it called ?? I tried explaining it to the vendor with pics too, but he wouldnt get it...

        Reply
      3. Pavani N says

        March 10, 2016 at 2:01 am

        This is such a classic dish. Yours looks very colorful and yummy!!

        Reply
      4. Amara Annapaneni says

        March 09, 2016 at 2:52 pm

        Paneer bhurji looks very colorful and tempeting.

        Reply

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