Hyderabadi Tawa Burger
Hyderabadi Tawa Burger
The Hyderabadi Tawa Burger is a delectable blend of vegetables and paneer nestled in a spicy, buttery bread roll. This recipe stands apart from the typical burger and is a flavour explosion that’s not to be missed.
While burgers from McDonald’s and Burger King take the global stage, my children have a special place in their hearts for this homemade Tawa Burger, a recipe inspired by a recent trip to Hyderabad where we savoured a similar dish.
The unique twist of the Hyderabadi Tawa Burger lies in its lack of a traditional patty; instead, it boasts a sautéed mixture of paneer, vegetables, and cheese, all enveloped in a tantalizing schezwan sauce. These patty-less, cheesy delights are crafted on a tawa with a blend of fresh spices.
The process of making these burgers diverges from the norm with a second layer of masala, rich with butter and spices, in which the burger is lovingly coated, resulting in a buttery finish. Each bite offers a harmonious medley of spices, flavours, and an abundance of cheese.
These Tawa Burgers are a contemporary Indian-fusion street food sensation, tempting everyone to indulge in more than just one. My children affectionately refer to them as Hyderabadi Sloppy Joes, drawing parallels to the way the fillings generously tumble out of the buns.
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Ingredients
For the Filling
2 teaspoons oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic cloves
1 cup finely chopped onions
½ finely chopped green pepper
2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1½ teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
2 tablespoons schezwan sauce
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 cup paneer cubes
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
To Assemble Burger
6-7 burger buns
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
2 teaspoons finely chopped coriander leaves
Directions
Heat oil in a pan and add the garlic cloves, onions and green peppers. Sauté on medium heat for 1-2 minutes to slightly soften the onions.
Next add the tomatoes, salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder. Kashmiri red chilli powder, schezwan sauce and tomato ketchup. Mix and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
Add the paneer and cheese and cook for 1 minute on low heat. Turn the heat off and put it aside.
Slice each burger bun into half. Generously fill the burger with 2-3 tablespoons of the filling.
Heat a tawa or a flat pan and melt the butter. Once butter is melted add red chilli powder and coriander leaves. Now roll the filled burger in it and let it let it toast for a minute from each side.
Enjoy it hot!
