Weight15 min
Paneer Bhurji with Less Oil for Breakfast
Crumbled paneer cooked with onion, tomato and a teaspoon of oil as a high-protein breakfast. A filling meal habit, not a diet; skip if you are sensitive to dairy.
A filling breakfast
Paneer bhurji is a quick Indian breakfast of crumbled paneer with onion, tomato and spices. Cooked with one teaspoon of oil and plenty of vegetables, it is filling and has protein, which may help you stay satisfied until lunch.
Use fresh paneer, add chopped vegetables for fibre and eat it with one phulka. This is a meal idea and not a weight-loss promise.
Ingredients
- 100 g fresh paneer
- 1 small onion and 1 tomato
- 1 tsp oil, turmeric, salt
- Coriander leaves
How to prepare
- Heat oil, cook onion and tomato with turmeric.
- Add crumbled paneer, warm through and add coriander.
How to use
- Eat with one phulka and a bowl of curd.
- Add capsicum or peas if you like.
Helpful habits
- Do not overcook paneer; it becomes rubbery.
- Use low-fat paneer if you prefer.
Precautions
- Skip if sensitive to dairy.
- People with high cholesterol should watch portion size.
- A meal idea, not a weight-loss promise.
Frequently asked questions
Is paneer fattening?
- It has fat but also protein; portion matters.
Can I make it without onion?
- Yes.
Can kids eat it?
- Yes, mild and soft.
