Amritsari Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji

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Preeti Kalia (@hobbi_espassion)

A delicious and creamy paneer bhurji inspired by Punjabi dhabas and street food. Perfect for indulgent occasions.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
35min
Amritsari Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 portion)

Curd Mixture

  • 1cup
    beaten curd
  • 1tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 1/2tbsp
    besan
  • 1 1/2tbsp
    salt
  • 1tsp
    turmeric powder
  • 1/2tsp
    red chilli powder
  • 1tsp
    degi mirch
  • 1/2tsp
    cumin seeds powder
  • 1/2tsp
    coriander powder
  • 1/2tsp
    garam masala
  • 1tsp
    kasoori methi

Main Ingredients

  • 1tbsp
    desi ghee
  • 1tbsp
    butter
  • 1tsp
    cumin seeds
  • 2piece
    onions, chopped
  • 2piece
    green chillies
  • 1piece
    large tomato, chopped
  • 350g
    paneer, crumbled
  • 1cup
    milk
  • 1tsp
    butter
  • chopped coriander leaves for garnish

How to make Amritsari Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji

Prepare Curd Mixture

  1. Mix beaten curd, cooking oil, besan, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, degi mirch, cumin seeds powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and kasoori methi well.

Cook Bhurji

  1. Heat desi ghee and butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds and chopped onions. Cook until onions are translucent.

  2. Add green chillies and cook the onions until golden. Add chopped tomato and cook for a few minutes.

  3. Add the beaten curd mixture and cook on low heat for a few seconds.

  4. Add crumbled paneer, milk, and butter. Cook until the bhurji thickens.

  5. Top with chopped coriander leaves and serve with toasted bread, kulcha, naan, or pav.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a richer flavor, use fresh paneer.

  2. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of red chilli powder and green chillies.

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