Chandigarh February 20 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): Morning rains, especially when the winter season is trying to hold onto its last few days tight, can really crank up the lethargy in the body. And with lethargy, come the oddly-timed hunger pangs. This week, instead of fighting them or slugging through the day, simply give in! This Amritsari paneer bhurji recipe is perfect with some bread, last night’s leftover rotis or even some steaming hot rice if you really feel called to carb it out today. So let’s get cooking.
Amritsari paneer bhurji
Ingredients: For besan and dahi mixture — dahi – 1 cup, coriander powder – 1tsp, red chilli powder – 1tsp, garam masala – 1/2tsp, pav bhaji masala – 1tsp, amchur powder – 1/2tsp, haldi – 1/2tsp; paneer – 350 to 400gms, chopped tomatoes – 3, chopped onion – 2, chopped ginger and garlic – 1tsp each, green chillies – 2, butter – 2tbsps, oil – 1tbsps, some fresh coriander, a splash of milk (to adjust consistency); separately — oil – 2tbsps, besan – 2tbsps, kasuri methi – 1tsp, kashmiri red chilli powder – 1/2tsp, salt to taste
Method: Add your dahi in a bowl, followed by the coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, pav bhaji masala, amchur powder and haldi and whisk well till nearly lump free. Add oil to a hot pan followed by the besan, kasuri methi and Kashmiri red chilli powder and whisk till completely blended and cooked through — about 2 to 3 minutes. Add this to the dahi mixture and whisk well again. Now in a separate pan, add oil followed by the butter and let it slightly brown. Saute the chillies, ginger and garlic. Once a little brown and crispy, add in the onions and cook till they start turning pink. Then in go the tomatoes, followed by some salt to taste. Cook this for 3 to 4 minutes. Now add in the besan and dahi mixture and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Mash the paneer over this and add in the coriander, followed by the milk. Give this all a good stir and you’re done.
Summary: Feeling cold and gloomy? This flavorful Amritsari paneer bhurji recipe is the perfect comfort food to lift your mood and satisfy your cravings.