This Paneer Bhurji is high in protein and healthy fats, while keeping carbohydrates low, making it suitable for a balanced diet.
Crumble the paneer into small pieces and set it aside.
In a non-stick pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions (Optional), green chili, and ginger. Saute for a few minutes until onions become translucent.
Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
Add the crumbled paneer and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring gently so the paneer absorbs the spices and flavors.
Turn off the heat, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve hot.
The cooked weight of this recipe is approximately 135–145 grams.
1 servings
145g
- Amount per serving
- Calories184
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g13%
- Saturated Fat 3g15%
- Monounsaturated Fat 1g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
- Sodium 18mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Total Sugars 8g
- Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
- Protein 9g
- Vitamin A 169mcg19%
- Calcium 257mg20%
- Iron 1mg6%
- Potassium 214mg5%
- Folate 66mcg17%
- Phosphorus 187mg15%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Directions
Crumble the paneer into small pieces and set it aside.
In a non-stick pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped onions (Optional), green chili, and ginger. Saute for a few minutes until onions become translucent.
Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
Add the crumbled paneer and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring gently so the paneer absorbs the spices and flavors.
Turn off the heat, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve hot.
The cooked weight of this recipe is approximately 135–145 grams.