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Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji Recipe: Dhaba-style Paneer Bhurji is a quick spicy dish, in which the tempering of butter and tawa spices makes every bite special. It can be enjoyed any time for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji RecipeDhaba Style Paneer Bhurji Recipe: Paneer Bhurji is not just a dish but an emotion for every Indian food lover. The aroma of butter, flavor of spices and desi tawa flavor that Dhaba’s Bhurji has, is not available in any five-star restaurant. The aroma of bhurji emanating from the hot pan at the roadside dhaba along with the pairing of soft pav just increases the hunger manifold. This is the same dish which becomes the first choice of those who work late at night, friends on road trips and those who have night cravings. It neither takes much effort nor much time. Just a few basic ingredients, a generous dollop of butter and the aroma of lovingly prepared spices and your Dhaba-style Paneer Bhurji is ready. Its most special thing is that you can enjoy it any time for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The good thing is that now you can make the same dhaba-style Paneer Bhurji at home in just 20 minutes, that too with restaurant-like taste.
In Dhaba style Paneer Bhurji, the sweetness of onion and tomato along with the tinge of spices and the aroma of butter make it special. This dish is spicy, fun and full of flavor. The touch of desiness in it makes it famous in every household.
Ingredients required to make Paneer Bhurji
- 250 grams paneer (grated or crushed)
- 2 onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 2 green chillies (chopped or torn)
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- salt as per taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- Green coriander (for decoration)
- Pav, roti or paratha to serve with it
The method of making it step by step is as follows
- Step 1: Heat oil and butter in a pan. Add onion and fry until golden.
- Step 2: Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies, fry for a minute.
- Step 3: Now add tomatoes, turmeric, red chilli and salt. Cook until the tomatoes melt and the masala leaves the oil.
- Step 4: Now add paneer and mix well so that the entire flavor gets absorbed in the spices.
- Step 5: Cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes, then add garam masala and green coriander and mix. Your instant Dhaba style Paneer Bhurji is ready.
Pro tips to taste like Dhaba
- Butter is essential: This is what gives the dhaba’s thick and delicious taste.
- Fry onion-tomato well: this is the secret of real flavor.
- Use an iron pan or tawa: This gives a light smoky taste.
- Add some lemon: Adding lemon juice before serving enhances the taste.
- Like spicy? Then add black pepper or capsicum.
Don’t make these common mistakes
Do not leave tomatoes undercooked otherwise the taste will deteriorate. Do not overcook the paneer, otherwise it will become dry.
Without butter, the taste of Dhaba will not be there. Instead of non-stick pan, use steel or iron pan.
How to serve
- 1. Classic Style: Eat with buttered pav or paratha.
- 2. Breakfast twist: Add bhurji on toast and eat it with tea.
- 3. Lunchbox Hack: Make bhurji roll and pack it in paratha.
- 4. Upgraded version: Enhance the flavor by adding cheese, peas or mushrooms.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Keep the bhurji in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. While reheating, add some butter to retain moisture and flavor.
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