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Paneer Jalfrezi

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Paneer Jalfrezi

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 25 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 400 g paneer cut in long strips
  • 1 each multicolored sweet peppers/capsicum cored and sliced vertically
  • 1 large onion sliced vertically
  • 2 small tomato deseeded (no pulp) and sliced vertically
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp kalonji (onion/nigella seeds)
  • 1/2" to 1" ginger julienned
  • 2 to 3 slit green chilies
  • 1 tsp dry red chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp vinegar (or more)
  • 3 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1-1/4 tsp salt or as per taste

Directions

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in nonstick skillet. Fry the paneer sticks till light golden color. Remove them from pan and keep them immersed in warm water.
  • Heat remaining oil in the same skillet. Add cumin seeds, kalonji, green chilies and red chili flakes. Sauté till cumin turns golden on low heat.
  • Increase heat to medium and add onions and stir fry till just translucent on high heat. Keep stirring.
  • Add capsicums and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and sauté till tomatoes wilt. Add ginger and sauté well. Add vinegar and ketchup. Stir and mix.
  • Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Cook till oil separates and masala looks glazy. Finally add paneer and toss to let masala coat the paneer.
  • Cook for another minute or so. Switch off gas. Remove to a serving bowl and serve with paratha/roti.
Sonia Patankar Shringarpure

Sonia Patankar Shringarpure

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