
Palak Paneer Bhurji Style
Paneer crumbled into palak bhurji, the softer spin on the classic. The dish vegetarians order at restaurants and make better at home. Serve with naan, paratha or jeera rice.
Ingredients
- Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
- Garam Masala1/2 tsp
- Butter2 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Paneer250 g, cubed
- Spinach300 g, chopped
- Onion2, finely chopped
- Tomato3, pureed
- Green Chili1
- Ghee3 tbsp
- Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
- Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Optional extras
- Heavy Cream2 tbsp
- Kasuri Methi1 tsp
- Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Cut the paneer into even cubes; soak in warm salted water ten minutes so it turns silky, then drain.
- 2
Heat butter or oil and fry the onions till golden; add ginger garlic paste and cook out the rawness.
- 3
Tip in the tomato with the spices and bhunao till glossy, thick and clearly done.
- 4
Add the spinach, then the paneer, and turn it through the masala with a flat hand.
- 5
Two minutes of simmering, a swirl of cream, a crush of kasuri methi, done.
Chef's tip
Soaking in warm salted water keeps it soft to the last bite.
/dish/30915Watch how it's made
Video: Palak Paneer Bhurji Recipe with FRESH PANEER! पालक पनीर भुर्जी की ज़बरदस्त रेसिपी! Chef Sanjyot Keer · on YouTube