Simple Paneer Bhurji (No Butter)
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About Simple Paneer Bhurji (No Butter)
Simple Paneer Bhurji is a light, home-style Indian preparation made with crumbled paneer, onions, tomatoes, and basic spices cooked without butter.The dish is softly cooked, mildly spiced, and comforting, making it easy to include as part of a balanced vegetarian weight loss meal plan.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
Total25 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 grams Paneer Fresh, crumbled
- 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
- 1 medium Tomato Finely chopped
- 1 tsp Oil Any neutral cooking oil like Mustard Oil etc.
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder Adjust to taste
- 3/4 tsp Salt Or as required
- 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves for garnishing
Instructions
Preparing the Base
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until it turns soft and translucent.
- Add chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft and lightly mashed with no raw smell.
Cooking the Paneer
- Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well on low heat.
- Add crumbled paneer and gently mix. Cook on low heat for 5–7 minutes until the paneer is heated through and looks soft and evenly mixed.
- Switch off the heat once the bhurji looks moist, fully cooked, and ready to eat. Do not overcook to avoid dryness. Sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves.
Recipe Notes
Good To Know
This paneer bhurji is cooked without butter and with minimal oil to keep it light and suitable for everyday meals.Expert Tips
Cook paneer on low heat and avoid stirring too much to keep the texture soft and moist.Storage Instructions
This dish is best eaten fresh. Avoid reheating as paneer may turn dry.Disclaimer
Paneer is used here in a controlled portion as part of a planned comfort meal. When cooked simply and paired with vegetables or roti, it can fit into a balanced weight loss routine.Related Posts You May Like
Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 911mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 662IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 502mgIron: 1mg
