Brunch Egg and Paneer Frittata
ContinentalBrunchDesi eggsMedium
A golden paneer frittata with onion and capsicum — soft, savoury and perfect sliced for brunch.
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
Total time30 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 6 Desi eggs
- 150 g paneer, cubed small
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 capsicum, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
- Melt butter in an oven-proof pan and fry the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the capsicum and paneer; cook 3 minutes until the paneer is lightly golden.
- Beat the eggs with salt and pepper; pour over the paneer.
- Cook on low heat for 5 minutes until the edges set.
- Bake at 180°C for 8–10 minutes until the frittata is set. Slice and serve hot with toast.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)240 kcal
Protein (estimate)16 g
Fat (estimate)15 g
Carbs (estimate)5 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Cut the paneer small so it spreads evenly through the frittata. Food safety: bake until the eggs are fully set. Allergens: egg and milk (butter, paneer). Substitute: use cheese instead of paneer, or add mushrooms. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).