By: Toshita Sahni
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Want to make perfect paneer bhurji at home? We've got your back! Here are some tried-and-tested tips to nail the flavour and texture of this beloved dish.
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Malai paneer or freshly made paneer provides a melt-in-the-mouth texture. For more ‘bite', opt for paneer that will get cut into neat pieces.
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Ingredients like green peas, parboiled corn kernels or finely chopped capsicum can enhance the volume and overall texture of your paneer bhurji.
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In a bhurji, the ingredients need to be minced properly or it will become a sabzi preparation. Finely chop them before cooking them together.
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Give your paneer bhurji a regal upgrade with the help of cashew and almond powder. It will complement the tomato-onion base well.
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Malai (cream) can improve the thickness and creaminess of your paneer bhurji. It also helps in binding the other ingredients well.
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Avoid adding too much oil/ ghee to your bhurji or the final result may become a gravy. Moreover, malai already lends extra fat to the dish.
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Roast kasuri methi on a low flame and crush the particles with your fingers as you top the bhurji with this final element.
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For an easy paneer bhurji recipe
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