Paneer Jalfrezi
A delicious Indian dish, Paneer Jalfrezi is a stir-fry made with paneer and vegetables. Ready in just 15 minutes, this is yummy and best enjoyed with naan or parathas.
Servings: 3
Calories: 620kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz Paneer (cut into batons)
- ½ medium Onion (sliced lengthwise)
- 2 Red, yellow, orange and green peppers (sliced lengthwise)
- 1 Carrots (sliced thin)
- ½ cup Green Peas
- 1 Tomato (sliced lengthwise)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Green Chili (minced)
- 2 teaspoon Tomato Paste
- 2 teaspoon Tomato ketchup
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 tablespoon Kasoori Methi
- ¼ teaspoon Amchoor/ dried mango powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Sugar
Instructions
- In a pan heat butter and oil together. Once hot, add cumin seeds, green chili and garlic.
- Once the garlic is aromatic, add onion and peppers. Mix well and sauté for a minute.
- Next add carrots and peas. Mix well.
- Add garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, amchoor (if using), salt and sugar. Mix well.
- Let the masalas cook for a few minute. Then add tomato ketchup and tomato paste. Mix with the rest of the ingredients.
- Now add tomatoes and paneer. Also add kasoori methi. Mix well till everything is coated with the masalas.
- Turn off the flame and serve topped with some cilantro and lime juice.
- This paneer jalfrezi tastes best with naan, parathas or roti.
Notes
- The recipe is pretty quick to make. So cut the vegetables and paneer and keep everything else ready before you start. That way the recipe comes together in minutes.
- If using frozen paneer, make sure you thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or soak it in hot water for 20 minutes before starting the recipe. Frozen paneer added as is will remain chewy after it is cooked.
- Add your choice of vegetables like baby corn, cauliflower, beans, snap peas etc if you like.
- Keep everything even so they cook evenly. Making them uneven will cook the thin slices and leave the large ones uncooked.
- We can make Paneer Jalfrezi as part of meal prep. It can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. I would not recommend freezing it as the thawing time for vegetables and paneer varies largely.
Nutrition
Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1176mg | Potassium: 743mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4482IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 602mg | Iron: 3mg