High-Protein Paneer Bhurji
Spiced scrambled paneer with peas and onions—fast, desi, and protein-dense.
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | 38g | 14g | 26g |
Quick answer
Crumble 200g paneer into a masala of onion, tomato, turmeric, and cumin. Soft-scramble 5–7 minutes. ~35–40g protein per serving.
Paneer bhurji is weeknight gold: one pan, familiar flavors, and enough protein to actually move the needle. Pair with two rotis or a cup of rice depending on your calorie target.
If you're cutting, go heavier on paneer and veggies and lighter on oil—one tablespoon is plenty when the pan is hot.
Ingredients
- 200g paneer, crumbled
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup green peas (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp turmeric, chili to taste
- 1 tbsp oil or ghee
- Salt, coriander leaves
Steps
- Heat oil, crackle cumin, sauté onion until soft.
- Add tomato and spices; cook until pulpy.
- Stir in peas, then paneer. Scramble 5–7 minutes.
- Finish with coriander. Serve hot.