Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe
Paneer Jalfrezi recipe is a spicy North Indian dish. This semi-dry side dish is a blend of paneer and many veggies and spices. This flavorful dish goes well with naan


Paneer Jalfrezi recipe is a spicy North Indian dish. This semi-dry side dish is a blend of paneer and many veggies and spices. This flavorful dish goes well with naan or roti. So try this easy recipe and share your comments!
You may also like my other Paneer recipes like Mattar Paneer Masala, Kadai Paneer, Shahi Paneer, Paneer 65, Paneer Soya bite Korma, Paneer Lababdar, Paneer Butter Masala, Spicy Paneer Tacos, Paneer Bhurji and Palak Paneer Paratha.
Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe

Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe 2019-04-09 04:06:33

Serves 3 Print Prep Time 00:20 Cook Time 00:20 Total Time 00:40
Prep Time 00:20 Cook Time 00:20 Total Time 00:40 Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 200 grams paneer, cut into 2 inch long strips
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 red chili
- 1 medium sized onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced carrot
- 6 to 7 french beans, sliced
- 1/4 cup green capsicum, sliced
- 1/2 cup red and yellow capsicum, sliced
- 1 inch ginger, julienned
- 3/4 cup tomato puree or 1 medium sized tomato
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1&1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped Instructions
- Heat a pan with one tbsp of olive oil over medium heat.
- When the oil heats, add the paneer pieces and stir fry.
- Once you get a light golden color on one side, flip them and fry the other side.
- Remove the fried panner from the pan and place them in a bowl of warm water and keep it aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a pan with the remaining 1 tbsp oil.
- When the oil heats, add cumin seeds and fry until spluttered.
- Then add red chili and fry for few seconds.
- Then add ginger julienned, onion, carrot, beans and capsicums one by one and saute for 2 mins.
- Also, add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder.
- Mix well until all the masala is coated with the vegetables. Just saute for a minute.
- Now add tomato puree and cook for 5 to 6 mins or until veggies are cooked.
- Then add sugar and vinegar and give a good stir.
- Then add 1/4 cup water.
- At this stage, add the slightly squeezed fried paneer cubes and cook until the gravy becomes thick and also the gravy is coated well to the paneer pieces.
- Finally, garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with puloa or chapatis. By Santhi Therese The Indian Claypot https://theindianclaypot.com/
