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5 min
15/01/2026
Panner bhurji with bread, or roti, is the OG breakfast. But there are times when you get fed up with the same taste and want to try something new. Paneer undoubtedly is filled with protein, so swapping it with any other ingredient for vegetarians is a bit risky. This article looks at how you can give the same paneer bhurji some twists by adding a few extra things that make it a wholesome meal. Dive deeper to know more!
Paneer bhurji is a simple and fuss-free dish. All it requires is egg, onions, tomatoes and spices, and you are good to go! However, like many other Indian dishes, the strength of paneer bhurji is its adaptability. It goes perfectly with breakfast, tiffin boxes, and even for dinners. Although paneer is the OG nutritious ingredient for vegetarians, adding a few vegetables and spices would make the dish rich with fibre and micronutrients.
Paneer bhurji is the vegetarian counterpart of egg bhurji, but its strength is the adaptability factor. One has to think twice before adding things to egg bhurji, but with paneer bhurji, the risk factor is quite low. If you like it spicy, you can add more red chilli powder. If you want to taste it during winter, you can add methi to it. If you are craving cheese, you can add cheese to it, and if you are too lazy to eat bhurji with roti, you can stuff it into the paratha and enjoy the delicious bhurji paratha! The possibilities are endless; dive deeper to know more such additions that make paneer bhurji probably one of the best and easily adaptable vegetarian dishes.
This is the classic paneer bhurji made in many Indian households. If you want more nutrition in your plate, you can add as many vegetables as possible, like carrots, bell peppers, beans, and tomatoes, to it. To make this classic bhurji, saute all the vegetables along with basic spices, and later add the crumbled paneer to the pan. Add a squeeze of lemon after it is cooked to give it a tangy taste. You can eat this with roti, bread, or paratha. It will make you full, meet your protein requirements, and take no time to make!
For those of you who like to have a spicy and fiery paneer bhurji, this article has you covered! If you want the taste of paneer to be overtaken by spiciness, add some green chillies, some more red chilli powder, and you can even add a spoon of schezwan chutney to it. This will add heat to the bhurji and balance well with the creaminess of paneer. This spicy bhurji can be enjoyed best with buttered pav or buttered roti that will balance the spiciness and satisfy your taste buds!
Like paneer, methi is also a versatile vegetable that suits many dishes, be it aloo, cabbage, matar, malai, and more. Methi and paneer together would be the most versatile and perfect dish! You can add chopped methi leaves to the bhurji and let its earthy flavour get absorbed into the creaminess of paneer. This dish can be enjoyed best during winters when methi is abundant and fresh. You can pair this with either phulkas or parathas.
This is probably the most loved bhurji version, especially by kids. To make this cheesy bhurji, add cheese towards the end, and close the lid for some time, allowing it to melt. The cheesy bhurji will be loved not only by kids but also by people who are crazy for cheese. This bhurji pairs best with toasted garlic bread, or you can also stuff it into sandwiches. If you want to avoid bread, you can simply have it with hot phulka! This version of bhurji will make it more delicious and also add some extra protein via cheese.
This is the best option for people who have to eat their meals on the way, or who want to pack their protein-packed meal in a tiffin. To make this, mix paneer bhurji in the dough and roll out parathas from it. Fry this paratha on a hot tawa with some ghee till it turns golden brown. You can also pair these rolled parathas with curd and pickle.
Paneer bhurji proves that even classic dishes can be made delicious and exciting with just a few additions, and without spending too much time in the kitchen. Apart from its taste, it is also packed with protein, which makes this dish a win-win, suitable for all meals.