Egg and Paneer Protein Bhurji
PakistaniGym & High-ProteinDesi eggsEasy
Scrambled eggs with crumbled paneer, onion, tomato and green chilli — a rich, high-protein desi bhurji that keeps you full for hours.
Prep time8 min
Cook time12 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 100 g paneer, crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- Fresh coriander
Method
- Heat oil in a pan and add onion; cook until soft.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add tomato, turmeric, red chilli powder and salt; cook until the tomato softens.
- Add the crumbled paneer and stir for 1 minute.
- Beat the eggs and pour them in.
- Stir gently on medium heat until the eggs are just set.
- Sprinkle garam masala and coriander; serve hot with roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)300 kcal
Protein (estimate)19 g
Fat (estimate)22 g
Carbs (estimate)6 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
Nutrition is an estimate only. Cook eggs until fully set. Paneer is a dairy product — avoid if you are lactose intolerant; use tofu as a Pakistani-market alternative. Do not overcook the bhurji or it turns dry. Eat fresh; do not store cooked bhurji overnight.