How long does Paneer Bhurji keep in the fridge?

Paneer Bhurji keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove or microwave until piping hot before serving. We do not recommend freezing tempered dishes since the spices dull after thaw.

Can I make Paneer Bhurji ahead of time?

Paneer Bhurji is best served fresh; it comes together in about 20 minutes, so prep your ingredients ahead and cook just before serving. Pre-chopping the aromatics and measuring spices can cut active time in half.

What can I serve with Paneer Bhurji?

Classic pairings include roti, standalone. For a complete north indian thali, add a dal, a dry sabzi, papad, and a sweet ending.

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Paneer Bhurji

Name: Paneer Bhurji
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 300 g paneer, crumbled; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium tomato, finely chopped; 1 green chilli, minced; 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 0.5 capsicum, finely diced; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 1 tbsp oil or ghee; 2 tbsp coriander, chopped; 0.75 tsp salt

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Pan-tossed scramble

Time: 20 min
Serves: 3
Calories: 340 kcal
Protein: 22 g

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Method

1Heat oil and crackle cumin. Add onion and cook 3 minutes till soft.
2Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilli; fry 30 seconds, then add capsicum and cook 2 minutes.
3Add tomato, turmeric, red chilli, and salt; cook till the tomato breaks down and oil separates — about 4 minutes.
4Lower heat and gently mix in the crumbled paneer; toss gently so it warms through without going rubbery.
5Finish with garam masala and coriander. Serve with hot phulkas or wrap into a roll.

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Not vegan — built on fresh paneer. Substitute crumbled firm tofu and add a pinch of kala namak for the dairy-free version.

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