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Keto Cauliflower Paneer Bhurji

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Sautéed scramble

Time
22 min
Serves
2
Calories
260 kcal
Protein
15 g
0:00 / 1:19
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About this recipe

Bhurji — that scrambled, dry curry format — works beautifully for keto breakfasts and quick weeknight dinners. By dicing the cauliflower fine, you're creating tiny pieces that stay tender in 22 minutes and mimic the texture of scrambled paneer. The crumbled paneer itself does most of the heavy lifting here; it browns in ghee, releasing its own proteins and fats to coat every cauliflower piece.

Keep the heat medium-high and don't crowd the pan — you want the tomato, onion, and cauliflower to dry out slightly as they cook, concentrating flavor rather than steaming. The amchur (dried mango) isn't essential, but a squeeze of lemon juice at the end lifts the whole dish. At 7g net carbs and 260 calories, with 15g protein, this is the kind of meal you'll repeat often: fast, filling, and genuinely good.

Make a double batch on Sunday; bhurji keeps refrigerated for three days and reheats perfectly in a dry pan. Eat it with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a handful of cilantro, or wrap it in an omelet for a second meal.

Ingredients

Quantities for 2 servings.

Servings:2(recipe makes 2)

Method

  1. 1Heat ghee and crackle cumin seeds.
  2. 2Add minced onion, garlic, and green chilli; sauté until softened.
  3. 3Toss in finely diced cauliflower and cook 6 minutes, stirring often.
  4. 4Add crumbled paneer and diced tomato; mix well.
  5. 5Sprinkle turmeric and garam masala; cook 4 minutes until paneer is heated through.
  6. 6Finish with lemon juice and fresh coriander; serve immediately.

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