Paneer Bhurji Recipe Without Onion and Garlic

Name: Paneer Bhurji Recipe Without Onion and Garlic
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 400g (~14¼oz) paneer (see note 1); 2 tablespoons ghee (see note 2); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons ginger paste (see note 3); 3 green chili peppers; 2 (~180g; 6½oz) tomatoes (see note 4); ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon red chili powder (as mild or hot as you like); ½ teaspoon garam masala (use your favorite blend); 1½ teaspoons salt (adjust to taste); ¼ cup (loosely packed) cilantro leaves; 6 or 7 cilantro stems (see note 5)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:10min

This quick and easy paneer bhurji comes together in under 15 minutes. In this recipe, scrambled paneer is tossed in a spicy, flavorful mixture of tomatoes, ginger, and a few everyday spices.This recipe makes enough for 4 servings. If you are serving it alongside dishes such as jeera rice and chickpea coconut curry, it can easily stretch to serve 5 to 6 people.Paneer bhurji is incredibly versatile. Enjoy it as a side dish or use it as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or even tacos.For a visual guide, be sure to check out the step-by-step photos and the recipe video.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:05:45 GMT