Isn't it amazing how a few chunks of paneer can sort our meal from breakfast to dinner?! Paneer is possibly one of the most versatile food ingredients that can be used to make countless dishes. One such popular paneer-based recipe is paneer bhurji. Crumbled paneer cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, chilli and spices, paneer bhurji defines indulgence; so much so that we often end up making it in excess amount. This subsequently leaves us with an unconsumed portion of paneer bhurji after a meal. What do you do with that leftover food? The common answer will be reheating and eating it the next day. What if we tell you we have some amazing ideas to give a bowl of hearty paneer bhurji a delicious makeover? That's right. Here, we will take you through five of our favourite ways to re-use the leftover paneer bhurji. Take a look.
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Here Are 5 Fun Dishes You Can Make With Leftover Paneer Bhurji:
1. Paneer Bhurji Sandwich:
We just love how experimental a sandwich recipe is. We can literally throw in anything and everything between two bread slices and make a sandwich. So how about using the leftover paneer bhurji and making a sandwich with it?! All you need to do is to stuff the paneer bhurji between two bread slices, spread butter on the outer side of both the bread and toast. Then cut the sandwich into two halves and enjoy with some ketchup by the side.
2. Paneer Bhurji Bread Pakora:
Much like the sandwich recipe, here you have to stuff the paneer between two bread slices, cut into two halves, dip in besan batter and fry. And if you like all things spicy, then spread some green chutney on the bread slices before adding the paneer bhurji stuffing.
3. Paneer Bhurji Pakora:
Another pakora option, here you need to mix the paneer bhurji with some maida and besan and fry fritters. In this recipe, you can also add some rice flour to make the pakora crunchier. Also, we suggest including some peanuts to add a nutty flavour to the dish.
4. Paneer Bhurji Paratha:
Paneer stuffed paratha with a dollop of butter on the top and achar and dahi by the side - paneer paratha makes for a heart-warming meal any time of the day. We just thought of making the paratha yet flavourful by adding the leftover paneer bhurji in it. Instead of the regular fresh paneer stuffing, we suggest, try using the paneer bhurji from your last meal. Trust us, it will elevate the taste of your paratha instantly.
5. Paneer Bhurji Roll:
We generally like pairing our paneer bhurji with roti or plain paratha, don't we?! But have you ever tried making a roll out of it? All you need to do is stuff the paneer in a roti or paratha, add ketchup, some chopped tomato, onion and cucumber and roll. This will instantly make a regular roti-paneer bhurji meal a fancier one, especially for the kids.
These ideas sound delicious; isn't it? Trust us, each of these dishes is also as delicious as they sound. So what are you waiting for? Try out the above recipe ideas and let us know which one you liked the best.
And if you do not have leftover paneer bhurji, we suggest, make it each of these dishes from the scratch. And to help you with that, we bring a classic Amritsari paneer bhurji recipe for you. Click here for the recipe.