High-Protein Paneer Bhurji: Comforting Meal Ready In 15 Minutes

By Garima Johar

November 8, 2025

After a long day, when you don’t feel like cooking, paneer bhurji can be a quick and healthy fix. With just fresh paneer and spices, here’s how you can make paneer bhurji within fifteen minutes.

Ingredients

200 grams paneer, crumbled 1 onion 1 green chilli 1 tomato 1-inch ginger 3-4 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste 2 tbsp coriander leaves Oil for cooking

Step 1

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, green chilli, ginger, and garlic. Sauté onions until golden brown.

Step 3

Add chopped tomatoes,  turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala.

Step 4

Mix in crumbled paneer and cook for a few minutes. Season with salt.

Step 5

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with a roti.