Paneer Bhurji Sandwich|Paneer Sandwich is a quick and healthy sandwich prepared with spiced paneer/cottage cheese filling in it.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For Paneer Bhurji

  • 1 cup crumbled paneer (Indian cottage cheese) ((appx 100 grams))
  • 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup tomatoes (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon green chili (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon jeera (cumin) powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • salt (to taste)

Other Ingredients

  • 6 slices bread
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese ((optional))
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Method

To Make Paneer Bhurji:

  1. In a Kadai, add oil, once oil is heated add cumin seeds, Let it splutter then add onions, ginger,garlic, green chili, turmeric and saute well till onions are lightly browned.
  2. Then add jeera powder,garam masala,red chili powder and saute for few secs.
  3. Now add tomato and cook until they turn soft.
  4. Then add crumbled paneer,salt and cook for 1-2 minutes.At this point you can also add 2 tablespoon of milk makes paneer bhurji soft and moist.
  5. Finally add lime juice and garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
  6. Paneer bhurji is ready.

For Paneer Bhurji Sandwich:

  1. Take bread slices, spread paneer bhurji mixture on bread slice.
  2. Add some mozzarella cheese on top and close other slice of bread on top.
  3. Heat tawa on medium flame, add some butter to the tawa and place bread on it.
  4. Apply some butter on top of the bread and toast till sandwich becomes golden brown in color on both sides.
  5. Once the sandwich is toasted well, serve Paneer bhurji Sandwich hot with ketchup.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.