🌿 Thecha Paneer Bhurji 🌿

Name: 🌿 Thecha Paneer Bhurji 🌿
Total time: 2700 s
Yield: 2-3 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For the Paneer Bhurji:; 200 g Paneer, grated; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1½ Onions, sliced; 1-inch piece Ginger, finely chopped; 2 Green Chillies, finely chopped; 2 Tomatoes, chopped; 1 Capsicum, chopped; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli powder; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Salt, or to taste; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Kasuri Methi; ¼ cup Fresh Coriander, chopped; 2–3 tbsp Oil; 5–6 Garlic cloves; 4–5 Green Chillies; ¼ cup Peanuts; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; ½ cup Fresh Coriander with stems; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Oil

Swati Ganguly Chatterjee @Swatirrannaghor_2021

Maharashtra

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National Nutritional Week
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A delicious and wholesome twist on the classic Paneer Bhurji! 💚
This Thecha Paneer Bhurji combines protein-rich paneer with the bold, rustic flavours of Maharashtrian-style thecha made with green chillies, garlic, peanuts and fresh coriander. 🌶️🥜🌿
The addition of colourful vegetables, aromatic spices and protein-packed paneer makes this a flavourful and nourishing meal. It is a wonderful choice for Nutrition Food Week, proving that healthy food can be absolutely delicious too! 😋

Swati Ganguly Chatterjee @Swatirrannaghor_2021

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Ingredients

40-45 minutes

2-3 people

For the Paneer Bhurji:
200 gPaneer, grated
1 tspCumin seeds
2Garlic cloves, finely chopped
1½Onions, sliced
1-inch pieceGinger, finely chopped
2Green Chillies, finely chopped
2Tomatoes, chopped
1Capsicum, chopped
1 tspTurmeric powder
1 tspKashmiri Red Chilli powder
1 tspCumin powder
1 tspCoriander powder
1 tspSalt, or to taste
1 tspSugar
2 tbspKasuri Methi
¼ cupFresh Coriander, chopped
2–3 tbspOil
For the Thecha:
5–6Garlic cloves
4–5Green Chillies
¼ cupPeanuts
1 tspCumin seeds
½ cupFresh Coriander with stems
1 tspSalt
1 tspOil

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Steps

40-45 minutes

1

To make the Thecha:
Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Add garlic, green chillies, peanuts, cumin seeds and coriander stems.
Sauté for 1–2 minutes.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Transfer to a mixer jar, add a little water and grind to a coarse paste. Keep aside.
2

To make the Paneer Bhurji:
Grate the paneer and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
Add chopped garlic and sauté briefly. Add sliced onions and fry for 2–3 minutes.
3

Add ginger, tomatoes, capsicum and green chillies. Cook for another 2–3 minutes.
4

Once the vegetables are cooked, add turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder and Kashmiri red chilli powder. Add a little water, mix well and cook until the spices are nicely sautéed.
5

Add the grated paneer and mix everything well.
Add 2–3 tbsp prepared thecha and combine thoroughly.
6

Cover and cook for a few minutes so that the paneer absorbs all the delicious flavours.
7

Finally, add salt as required, a little sugar, crushed kasuri methi and chopped coriander. Mix well, turn off the heat and cover for a minute or two.
8

Serve hot with roti, paratha or phulka.

Tips

For the best texture and flavour, add the thecha gradually and adjust the quantity according to your spice preference. Use freshly grated paneer and avoid overcooking it, so the bhurji stays soft and delicious.

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Swati Ganguly Chatterjee @Swatirrannaghor_2021

on September 02, 2026 09:22

Maharashtra

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