Amritsari Paneer Bhurji

Amritsari Paneer Bhurji is so flavorful and really easy to make, can be relished with any of your favorite bread!!!

Also try: Amritsari Chole, Paneer Bhurji, Paneer Bhurji Gravy, Palak Paneer Bhurji or Bheega Kulcha.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: North Indian

Time: Preparation – 10 mins, Cooking – 20 mins, Total – 30 mins.

Servings: 2-3

Ingredients:

1. Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) – 300 grams (grated)
2. Yogurt – 1 cup (beaten)
3. Gram Flour (Besan) – 2 tbsp
4. Garlic – 3-4 cloves (finely chopped)
5. Ginger – 1 inch (finely chopped)
6. Green Chilli – 3-4 (finely chopped)
7. Onion – 1 large (finely chopped)
8. Tomato – 2 medium-large (finely chopped)
9. Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
10. Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
11. Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
12. Coriander Powder – 2 tsp
13. Crushed Kasuri Methi (Dired Fenugreek Leaves) – 1 tsp
14. Garam Masala Powder – 1 tsp
15. Ghee (Clarified Butter) – 2 tbsp
16. Water – 1/2 cup or as needed
17. Salt to taste
18. Chopped Coriander Leaves, Slit Green Chillies, Julienned Ginger for garnishing.

PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML.

How to make Amritsari Paneer Bhurji:

1. Heat ghee in a pan or kadai. Add cumin seeds and let it splutter
2. Add chopped green chilli, ginger and garlic. Saute until fragrant
3. Add chopped onions and saute until onions are light golden brown
4. Add gram flour, crushed kasuri methi, kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder. Mix and cook on a low flame until fragrant, that’s about a min
5. Add chopped tomatoes. Mix and cook on a medium flame until ghee starts to separate
6. Add yogurt and mix well. Bring it to a boil and cook for a min
7. Add water to achieve the desired consistency and bring it to a boil
8. Add paneer and salt. Mix and cook for 2-3 mins
9. Add garam masala powder. Mix and cook for a min
10. Turn off the flame and add chopped coriander leaves. Mix and your Amritsari Paneer Bhurji is ready
11. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top it with some chopped coriander leaves, julienned ginger and slit green chillies. Enjoy with your favorite bread!!!