Palak Paneer Bhurji Recipe
Palak Paneer Bhurji is a delicious twist on your regular paneer bhurji (scrambled Indian cottage cheese), with spinach added. This dish is perfect for everyday meals or for packing in lunchboxes. Make it at home using my easy recipe.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing)
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons pav bhaji masala
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 7 ounces paneer 200 g
- 1 cup finely chopped spinach fresh or frozen
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
Instructions
- Heat oil and ghee in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and asafetida and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
- Add onions, ginger, and garlic and fry until onions are slightly browned (4-5 minutes). Stir frequently.
- Now, add tomatoes and green chilies and cook for another minute. Mash the tomatoes with the back of the ladle while cooking.
- Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, pav bhaji masala and Kashmiri red chilli powder and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Crumble the paneer and add it to the pan along with spinach, salt, cumin powder, garam masala powder, and lime juice and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Check for salt and add more if required.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
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Notes
I prefer using homemade paneer to make this recipe. If you want to use store-bought paneer, place it in a bowl of warm water for 5 to 10 minutes to soften it and make it crumble easily.
Replace the spinach with fenugreek leaves (methi) for a taste change.
Nutrition
Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
