Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji


Servings: 2 people
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Buttery soft crumbled paneer in a rich, lip-smacking gravy. The Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji is just as easy to make at home. This street style version of the classic paneer dish works perfectly for special occasions too.

Ingredients
- 200 gms paneer (cottage cheese)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 medium onions finely chopped
- 2-3 chopped green chillies
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1 tsp cumin powder (jeera)
- 1 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
- 1 tbsp gram flour (besan)
- 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp crushed kasoori methi (fenugreek leaves)
- 2 tbsp chopped green coriander leaves
Instructions
- To begin, heat oil and butter in a pan.
- Once the butter melts, add in finely chopped onions and green chillies. Saute until translucent.
- Add in ginger garlic paste. Mix well and saute for a minute or two.
- Add in the dry masalas – salt, Kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric powder (haldi), cumin powder (jeera), and coriander powder (dhania). Mix.
- Now add in gram flour (besan) and cook on low heat until aromatic. This gives a good texture to the gravy.
- Next, add finely chopped tomatoes. Cook until they soften and oil starts appearing on the sides.
- Add some water and adjust the gravy as per your taste.
- Add crumbled paneer and mix well. Let it simmer for a few minutes. Make sure not to overcook or the paneer will be chewy.
- Finally, add garam masala powder, crushed kasoori methi, and chopped green coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Check the salt and add more if required.
- The Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji is ready to serve. Enjoy with paranthas or naans.
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August 19, 2022 @ 3:19 pm
I’m sure your burji would taste better than the one we get in the dabba!
August 20, 2022 @ 9:57 am
Thank you so much Cindy 😊
August 20, 2022 @ 1:01 pm
I dont know whether I cook well or not but my niece is fan of my paneer recipes and gives me marks more than her mom in panner. After checking this recipe now there is one more in my list of paneer dishes which I will love to try for her. Thanks dear for the recipe.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:45 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out. Hope she enjoys it 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 12:35 pm
Wow dhaba style paneer 🥰that looks superb Madhuji 👏👏
August 25, 2022 @ 8:42 am
Thank you so much Beta 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 12:58 pm
Looks & sounds yummy and delicious! Great accompaniment to soft fluffy phulkas iam sure.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:43 am
Thank you so much 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 3:55 pm
Yummy recipe Madhuji! I love paneer bhurji with kulcha or naan. Your picture of the dish is so tempting.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:58 am
Thank you so much Beta 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 4:58 pm
That’s it Madhu Ma’am?… so simple n so easy! yet looks soooo yummy 😋 Thank you for this recipe.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:58 am
Thank you so much Beta 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 5:37 pm
That looks so tempting. I love how easy peasy this recipe is. Quite literally fast to cook and great to eat.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:57 am
Thank you so much Kiddo 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 6:27 pm
Just got some awesome paneer from ‘Happy Hasu’ and going to try this one tonight
August 25, 2022 @ 8:54 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 6:52 pm
This looks so tempting. My kids love paneer. I am going to try this for sure because it seems to be very easy.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:53 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 8:01 pm
I love Dhabas and paneer. This will be great. Thanks for sharing
August 25, 2022 @ 8:53 am
Thank you so much 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 8:05 pm
That looks so mouth-watering!!! Great sharing and recipe looks easy to follow and be made.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:52 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 8:27 pm
Aunty my recipe is quite similar to yours but didn’t know that you can add besan. I would love to try your way. I am sure it will be way better than the way I cook.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:51 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 9:00 pm
I love paneer bhurji and so do my kids. Will definitely try this Dhaba style recipe.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:42 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 9:03 pm
I really enjoy to eat paneer dishes at home. I make paneer burji at home but the taste differs, your recipe has helped me to figure out the missing ingredients, thanks.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:41 am
Thank you so much Beta 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 9:24 pm
Any paneer recipe tastes good with kasuri methi. This recipe is super easy and quick too. Perfect for lunch box or a busy day.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:39 am
Thank you so much 😊
August 21, 2022 @ 9:49 pm
Never used besan for gravy texture. I’m going to try this soonest!
August 25, 2022 @ 8:38 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 22, 2022 @ 12:09 am
I always follow your recipes as they are easy to cook and always turns out very delicious. I would love to try this too.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:38 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
August 22, 2022 @ 1:59 am
This is such a tempting recipe. I will try to make this the next day I prepare paneer.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:50 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 22, 2022 @ 3:18 am
I miss eating in dhaba, these days I’m occasionally enjoying food in mela. Paneer bhurji is love however, I am sure, your recipe would be more tasty than dhaba. I’m going to try it for lunch tomorrow.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:37 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
August 22, 2022 @ 11:43 am
We Punjabis make so much of anda bhurji and paneer bhurji 🙂 And everyone relishes them. Your recipe is always a delight to savour and try out, Madhuji
August 25, 2022 @ 8:36 am
Thank you so much Beta. Do try it out 😊
August 22, 2022 @ 1:07 pm
I am going to try this out ..looks good
August 25, 2022 @ 8:35 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 22, 2022 @ 10:16 pm
I loved the recipe specially as it says dhabha style.
August 25, 2022 @ 8:34 am
Thank you so much 😊
August 23, 2022 @ 1:49 pm
I am definetely trying this one as this happens to be my favourite
August 25, 2022 @ 8:33 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
August 26, 2022 @ 11:47 pm
Dhaba style dishes are something which we all drool for I never dare to try, fearing-It’s gonna be a disaster. But, I am gonna try this and see, how it goes.
September 7, 2022 @ 10:16 am
Thank you so much. Do try it out 😊
January 17, 2023 @ 11:06 pm
I love paneer! Will try it for sure.
January 25, 2023 @ 10:58 am
Thank you so much Noor. Do try it out 😊