paneer bhurji panini recipe | Indian style cottage cheese panini | paneer panini sandwich
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Panini is a gem of a dish from Italian cuisine, but it can easily be fused with our dynamic Indian cuisine. Learn how to make paneer bhurji panini recipe | Indian style cottage cheese panini | paneer panini sandwich |
In this Indian style cottage cheese panini, Indian cuisine influences the Panini, which is packed with our all-time favourite Paneer Bhurji. The flaky texture of grated paneer together with the tongue-tickling effect of spice powders like garam masala and pav bhaji masala make this paneer bhurji panini an irresistible one.
Panini is a special type of grilled sandwich, which is not made with sliced bread, but with varieties like baguette or ciabatta. If you cannot find any of those exotic breads, go for hot dog rolls instead.
Tips to make paneer bhurji panini: 1. If you do not find panini bread instead you can use sandwich bread. 2. You can use malai paneer to make this recipe. 3. You can also use chopped coloured capsicum instead of green capsicum.
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For the paneer bhurji- Heat the oil and butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic, green chillies and onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the capsicum and tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, pav bhaji masala and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Switch off the flame; add the paneer and coriander, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
How to proceed- To make paneer bhurji panini, divide the paneer bhurji into 3 equal portions. Keep aside.
- Cut each panini bread or hot dog roll horizontally using a sharp knife.
- Take 2 pieces of the panini, on a clean dry surface. Apply 1 tsp of melted butter on each side.
- Apply 1 tsp of green chutney on each side.
- Put a portion of the paneer bhurji on the lower halve and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp of spring onion greens evenly over it.
- Close the bread and apply ½ tsp of melted butter on top of the bread and grill in a greased pre-heated sandwich griller for 5 minutes till they turn crispy and brown from both the sides.
- Repeat steps 3 to 7 to make 2 more paninis.
- Cut each sandwich diagonally into 2 equal pieces.
- Serve the paneer bhurji panini immediately.
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paneer bhurji panini recipe | Indian style cottage cheese panini | paneer panini sandwich | is made using easily available ingredients in India: 1 ¼ cups crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum, 1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp pav bhaji masala, salt to taste and 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). See the below image of list of ingredients for paneer bhurji panini.
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Other Ingredients: 3 panini bread or hot dog rolls, 6 tsp melted butter for spreading and brushing, 6 tsp green chutney and 4 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens. See the below image of list of ingredients for paneer bhurji panini.
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add 1 tbsp butter.
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies.
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Add ¼ cup finely chopped onions.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add ¼ cup finely chopped capsicum.
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Add ½ cup finely chopped tomatoes.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add 1 tsp chilli powder.
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Add ½ tsp garam masala.
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Add ¼ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
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Add 1 tsp pav bhaji masala.
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Switch off the flame, add 1 ¼ cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese).
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
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Divide the paneer bhurji into 3 equal portions. Keep aside.
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Cut each panini bread or hot dog roll horizontally using a sharp knife.
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Take 2 pieces of the panini, on a clean dry surface.
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Apply 1 tsp of melted butter on each side.
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Apply 1 tsp of green chutney on each side.
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Put a portion of the paneer bhurji on the lower halve and spread it evenly.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp of chopped spring onion greens evenly over it.
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Close the bread.
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Apply ½ tsp of melted butter on top of the bread.
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Grill in a greased pre-heated sandwich griller for 5 minutes till they turn crispy and brown from both the sides.
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Cut each sandwich diagonally into 2 equal pieces.
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Serve paneer bhurji panini immediately.
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If you do not find panini bread instead you can use sandwich bread.
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You can use malai paneer to make this recipe.
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You can also use chopped coloured capsicum instead of green capsicum.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv) per panini
Energy | 411 cal |
Protein | 10 g |
Carbohydrates | 37.6 g |
Fiber | 0.6 g |
Fat | 24.5 g |
Cholesterol | 18.8 mg |
Sodium | 87.9 mg |
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