Palak Paneer Bhurji Recipe (Spiced Cottage Cheese Scramble With Spinach Recipe) is the recipe that is taken inspiration from a very classical egg preparation which is called the "Bhurji". The paneer is crumbled and sauteed with palak to give it a scramble appearance like that of the Egg bhurji.
Adding palak will help to keep your Iron content high when it is consumed for breakfast. It is best served by stuffing it inside a toasted pao with butter.
Once done, turn off the heat and serve the Spinach Paneer Bhurji along with Homemade Whole Wheat Bread toast and Muskmelon (Kharbuj) Juice for breakfast.
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Equipment used : heavy bottomed pan
Cooks in 30 M
Total in 45 M
To begin making the Palak Paneer Bhurji recipe, first prep all the ingredients and make the homemade paneer by following the link.
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan on medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and allow it to crackle.
Once the cumin seeds have crackled add the ginger , garlic , green chili and onion fry till it turns light brown. And add tomatoes, saute till they have softened and the most of the moisture is evaporated.
Now add the spinach and saute until the spinach is cooked.
Once the spinach is cooked add the spice powders and the crumbled paneer.
Add a dollop of butter and saute the ingredients until well combined and simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes for the flavors to seep into the Paneer Bhurji.
Once done, turn off the heat and serve the Spinach Paneer Bhurji along with Homemade Whole Wheat Bread toast and Muskmelon (Kharbuj) Juice for breakfast.