Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe
Paneer Jalfrezi is a simple and quick to cook vegetable where the vegetables are stir-fried and tossed along with tomatoes and spices. The addition of homemade tomato puree, when combined with the homemade garam masala powder, and the fresh coriander leaves, brings out the fresh flavors of the Paneer Jalfrezi. Serve the Paneer Jalfrezi along with Raita for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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250 grams Paneer (Homemade Cottage Cheese)
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1 Onion
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diced
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1 Red Bell pepper (Capsicum)
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diced
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1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum)
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diced
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2 Carrots (Gajjar)
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diced thin
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1 inch Ginger
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grated
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2 cloves Garlic
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grated
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1 Tomato
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diced
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1 cup Homemade tomato puree
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1 teaspoon Honey
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
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1 Stalk Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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finely chopped
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1 tablespoon Butter (Salted)
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softened
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe, first make your Paneer, Tomato Puree and the remaining vegetables cut and ready
Step 2
Heat oil in a cooking vessel
Step 3
Once hot, add cumin seeds and allow them to splutter
Step 4
Add sliced onions and saute for 5 minutes
Step 5
Heat oil in a heavy bottomed cooking pan or a Kadai, heat a teaspoon of oil
Step 6
Add the onions, ginger, garlic, bell peppers and carrots and stir fry on medium heat until they are lightly softened
Step 7
Next add the tomatoes, the tomato puree, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, salt, red chili powder
Step 8
Stir-fry the paneer jalfrezi for 4 to 5 minutes, until you notice a thick gravy has formed and all the spices have been absorbed well into the vegetables
Step 9
Finally add the honey, the paneer and stir it in the masala
Step 10
Check the salt and spice levels of the Paneer Jalfrezi and adjust to suit your taste
Step 11
Give the Jalfrezi a simmer for 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat
Step 12
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve the Paneer Jalfrezi along with Raita for a weeknight dinner