Indian Masala Paneer Scramble
Crumpled paneer cooked with tomatoes, peas, and aromatic spices for a protein‑rich breakfast.
Total
20 min
Prep
8 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g paneer
- 1 tomato
- 1/3 cup green peas (frozen)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- to taste salt(optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a pan, add turmeric and garam masala, stir 30 seconds.
- 2
Add diced tomato and peas; cook 3 minutes until softened.
- 3
Crumble paneer into the pan, season with salt, and cook 5 minutes, stirring gently.
- 4
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
310
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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