Paneer Jalfrezi
Paneer Jalfrezi - The word 'jalfrezi' comes from the Bengali language 'jhal' means hot or spicy, and 'frezi' means suitable for a diet. Usually I use homemade fresh paneer it always tastes best.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp oil or ghee
- 1 tsp cumin (jeera) seeds
- 1 onion medium sliced lengthwise
- 1 tsp Ginger minced
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ red bell pepper sliced lengthwise
- ½ green bell pepper sliced lengthwise
- ½ yellow bell pepper sliced lengthwise
- 1 tomato medium de-seeded sliced lengthwise
- ½ cup tomato pureed
- 200 grams paneer cut lengthwise
- ½ tsp garam masala
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp Kasuri Methi optional
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
Instructions
- Cut the veggies and paneer length wise and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a Pan,. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- Next, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, a splash of water, and saute it on medium-high heat for another minute.
- Add water to avoid spices to burn.
- Add the bell peppers and continue sautéing them for another 2-3 minutes till they are tender and cooked.
- Add sliced tomato and tomato puree and saute for a minute until the tomatoes soften.
- Finally, add the paneer, garam masala, toss well to coat with all the spices. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes. You can also add Kasuri methi at this stage.
- Lastly, squeeze from fresh lime juice and sprinkle some freshly chopped coriander leaves.
- Then, the restaurant Style Paneer Jalfrezi curry recipe is ready to serve with naan or rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 27mgPotassium: 288mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1131IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 268mgIron: 1mg
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