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Paneer Jalfrezi / Indian cottage cheese & bell pepper quick stir-fry

Last Updated on December 28, 2022

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Easy side dish for rice and roti conversation continues lovely ladies!
Paneer jalfrezi dates back to British era in India,they used leftover meat then instead of paneer. The restaurants and the vegetarians  gave the  jalfrezi a veg version which  has become the world favorite these days.
The stir fry may look spicy but it is not at all hot and above all takes only 10 minutes to make πŸ™‚

Ideal recipe to keep for meatless Mondays or use it as a filling in tortilla or chapatti and becomes a easy lunch box idea too. Paneer is slow energy releasing food so it helps to keeps hunger at bay for longer.


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Ingredients:
Paneer -200 gm (as required) Use halloumi cheese if paneer is not available.
Green bell pepper- 1/2 of 1 sliced
Red bell pepper- 1/2 of 1 sliced
Tomato -1 (slice and remove seeds)
Onion -1 sliced
Garlic - 4 flakes
Ginger - 1 inch piece sliced into julienne.
Lemon juice -1/2 of 1
Cumin- 1 tsp
Whole red chili 1-2
Kashmiri chili powder/Paprika -1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/3 tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves - few stands chopped

Method:

Cut the paneer into thick long slices so it does not crumble when added to stir fry.Also cut the veggies in equal size to cook evenly.
Heat 2-3 tsp of oil in a pan and add cumin and whole red chili (do not break) when cumin starts to give out the aroma add garlic slices saute for a minute then add onion saute for a minute then goes in the chili powder,turmeric powder ,coriander powder and salt mix it well reduce heat let the aromas come then add the bell pepper increase heat give another minute put the paneer, the tomato and ginger julienne  mix gently and make sure everything is coated evenly. Give this a final minute on heat then squeeze the lemon on top remove and sprinkle coriander leaves chopped.
Serve paneer jalfrezi along with basmathi rice or chapatti /naan or any flat bread, raita/plain yogurt and salad.

NOTE:

  • I have used home made paneer/ cottage cheese which quite tender and melt in the mouth kind.
  • Paneer is available in all Indian stores. It is pretty tough compared to homemade so thaw the required amount and immerse it  in hot water  for15 minutes prior to adding it to the jalfrezi to regain its tenderness.
  • Do not cover the stir fry at any point it veggies will become mushy. Also do not overcook the veggies need some amount of crunch.Do not burn the powders as well it will spoil the taste of stir fry.
  • Use any leftover cooked meat like the Britishers did while the dish originated.

Hope you will love having Paneer Jalfrezi .
Meena

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Comments

  1. Kushi S

    May 07, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    Its mouth watering!!Yum Yum

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  2. Julie

    May 08, 2015 at 1:44 am

    loved the presentation..great for wraps,yummy!

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  3. Navaneetham Krishnan

    May 08, 2015 at 4:14 am

    Awesomely lovely. Just that its gonna be tofu instead of paneer over here. Loved this side dish.

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  4. Ramya Venkateswaran

    May 08, 2015 at 2:27 am

    my favorite sides to go

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  5. Sona S

    May 08, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Paneer jalfrezi is one of my favorite preparations with paneer. Beautifully presented and looks delicious and inviting.

    Reply
  6. Anupa Joseph (Palaharam)

    May 08, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    That looks awesome... and I am loving the easy recipes you are posting these days... keep it coming...I so badly need them in this summer when all I want is to spend less time in the kitchen

    Reply
  7. Rafeeda AR

    May 10, 2015 at 7:52 am

    So beautifully presented! I have no takers for paneer at home, except B and if I make it, then I might have to cook up something else! πŸ™

    Reply
  8. Neela Manogar

    May 13, 2015 at 5:39 am

    Looks delicious.

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  9. Rekha Vengalil

    May 13, 2015 at 2:25 am

    One of my favourite! oh that reminds me its been a while since I made this. What close-up pics Meena. Feels like the food is just coming to me πŸ™‚

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  10. Swathi Iyer

    May 13, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    Paneer jalferzi looks delicious, love the way you cut paneer.

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  11. Gloria Fernandes

    May 22, 2015 at 4:58 am

    I just loved this the moment i saw the pics on fb had to come to check this...looks super yummy...beautifully presented dear...

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