Indian · Brunch
Spiced Paneer Scramble with Pao Bread
Paneer Bhurji Pav
A Mumbai-style spiced paneer scramble with onion, tomato, and coriander, served with buttered toasted pao bread and a sliced onion-lemon relish.
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5 minsPrep
15 minsCook
20 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
520Calories
28gProtein
32gFat
38gCarbs
4gSugar
2gFiber
680mgSodium
85mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Coarsely grate 400g paneer. Finely chop 1 medium yellow onion, 3 green chillies, and 2 small tomatoes (seeds removed), and mince 2 tsp ginger. Thinly slice 0.5 medium red onion and toss with 2 tsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Chop 3 tbsp fresh coriander, dividing into portions. Slice 4 pao breads horizontally.
2
Bloom
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 0.5 tsp cumin seeds and sizzle 15 seconds until fragrant.
3
Saute
Add chopped yellow onion and cook 3–4 minutes on medium-high, stirring, until edges turn golden. Add ginger and green chillies; cook 30 seconds until raw smell fades. Add tomatoes, 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, 0.5 tsp turmeric, 0.5 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp salt. Cook 3–4 minutes on medium-low, stirring, until tomatoes break down and oil beads.
4
Build
Add grated paneer to the pan. Stir gently for 90 seconds to 2 minutes on medium until paneer is heated through and lightly coated in masala. Remove from heat and fold in 2 tbsp coriander, 0.5 tsp garam masala, 0.5 tsp crushed kasuri methi, and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
5
Toast
While bhurji rests, heat a separate skillet over medium heat and melt 3 tbsp butter. Place pao slices cut-side down and toast 60 seconds per side until golden and butter-soaked.
6
Plate
Divide paneer bhurji between two plates. Place 2 toasted buttered pao slices alongside each portion cut-side up. Pile onion-lemon relish to one side of each plate. Garnish with remaining 1 tbsp coriander. Serve each with 1 lemon wedge.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 400g (14.1 oz) paneer
- 4 pao bread
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 3 green chillies
- 2 small tomatoes
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 3 tbsp fresh coriander
- 0.5 tsp garam masala
- 0.5 tsp kasuri methi
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 lemon wedges