Make Amritsari Paneer Bhurji With Street-Style Punjabi Flavours At Home

By Shreya Sarpal

October 6, 2025

Amritsari paneer bhurji is a spicy, buttery North Indian dish made with crumbled paneer, onions, and green chillies. Bursting with Punjabi flavours, it pairs perfectly with parathas or toast for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

200g crumbled paneer 1 tbsp butter or ghee 1 finely chopped onion 2 chopped tomatoes 2 chopped green chillies 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp garam masala Salt to taste Fresh chopped coriander

Step 1

Heat butter in a pan and sauté the onions until golden.

Step 2

Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies; cook till fragrant.

Step 3

Add the tomatoes and cook until they are soft.

Step 4

Mix in turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala, and salt.

Step 5

Add crumbled paneer and stir gently on low flame for 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Garnish with coriander and serve hot with parathas or pav.