Best 5 Paneer Jalfrazie Recipes

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Paneer Jalfrazie is a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Originating from the culinary tapestry of India, this dish features succulent paneer, a type of soft cheese made from cow’s milk, as its main protagonist. The paneer is skillfully prepared, often marinated in a fragrant blend of spices and yogurt, before being seared or fried to achieve a golden-brown exterior while retaining its soft and creamy interior. The dish is typically enriched with an aromatic sauce, a harmonious union of tomatoes, onions, and a medley of spices, infusing it with a rich and captivating flavor profile that leaves an indelible impression on the palate.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PANEER JALFREZI RECIPE



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Paneer Jalfrezi is a dish made with paneer, vegetables, & spices. It is a vegetarian take on the Jalfrezi, a popular curried dish in UK

Provided by Swasthi

Categories     Side

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1½ tablespoons oil
1¼ cup chopped tomatoes (or ¾ cup + 2 tbsp. tomato puree (2 large))
1 cup onions (, thinly sliced (2 medium onions))
1 green chili ( slit (deseeded for low heat))
1½ teaspoon ginger garlic paste
1 cup capsicum ((bell peppers sliced))
250 grams paneer ((about 8 ounce))
1 teaspoon vinegar ((white or apple cider, optional))
1 teaspoon sugar ((optional))
1 teaspoon Kasuri methi ((optional, but recommended))
2 tablespoons coriander leaves (finely chopped)
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 to 1¼ teaspoon garam masala
½ to ¾ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder ((adjust to taste))
⅛ teaspoon turmeric
⅓ teaspoon salt ((adjust to taste))

Steps:

  • Rinse and slice the onions, tomatoes & bell pepper. Slit and deseed green chili. Puree tomatoes and set aside.
  • If using store bought paneer, soak it in slightly hot water for 10 mins. Cut to finger length pieces. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
  • Add onions & green chilli. Fry them until transparent. Add ginger garlic paste & fry for 2 mins until the raw smell has gone.
  • Pour tomato puree and cook on a medium high heat until it thickens a bit. Add chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric and salt. Saute until the raw smell of tomatoes vanishes.
  • Taste test the sauce and add more salt if needed. Optionally you may add vinegar and sugar. If your sauce is already sour, don't add vinegar, just sugar will be enough.
  • Add the bell peppers & stir fry until slightly tender on a high heat. Reduce the heat and paneer.
  • Gently stir in to coat the paneer with the masala/ vegetable spice mixture. Crush kasuri methi and sprinkle.
  • Cover and cook on a very low heat just for 2 mins. Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve paneer jalfrezi with rice or roti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 492 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PANEER JALFREZI RECIPE



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Vegetable Paneer Jalfrezi is an easy and healthy stir fry recipe made with cottage cheese, vegetables like bell peppers and Indian spices

Provided by Bhavana Patil

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons oil or ghee
1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
1 medium onion (sliced lengthwise)
1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon water
1/2 red bell pepper (sliced lengthwise)
1/2 green bell pepper (sliced lengthwise)
1/2 yellow bell pepper (sliced lengthwise)
1 medium tomato, de-seeded (sliced lengthwise)
1/2 cup tomato puree (( 1 large tomato))
200 grams paneer (cut lengthwise (7 oz))
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried methi leaves) (optional)
juice of half lime
2 tablespoon cilantro (coriander leaves)

Steps:

  • Cut the veggies and paneer length wise and keep aside.
  • In a Pan, heat oil. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
  • Then add sliced onions, minced ginger, garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until light brown.
  • Next, add the spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, a splash of water, and saute the masala on medium-high heat for another minute.Note: Make sure to add the water else spices will 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 Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 324 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

PANEER JALFRAZIE



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This is my closest approximation to one of my favorite dishes when I eat out. I hope you will like it.

Provided by SUSMITA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds paneer, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, roughly chopped
2 green bell peppers, cut into strips
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground fennel seed
2 tomatoes, pureed
1 tablespoon ketchup
salt to taste
½ cup water
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the paneer in the hot oil until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the paneer to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving the oil in the skillet.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Fry the onions, bell peppers, ginger, and garlic in the hot oil until the onions are browned, about 5 minutes. Season with the garam masala, turmeric, and fennel; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir the tomatoes, ketchup, and salt into the mixture; continue cooking until the tomatoes are tender and the oil separates from the gravy. Pour the water into the skillet and stir. Return the paneer to the skillet; raise heat to high and cook until the gravy is thick, about 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.5 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 974.9 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

PANEER JALFREZI (PANEER WITH GREEN PEPPERS, ONIONS AND TOMATOES)



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Jalfrezi refers to a dish cooked with peppers and onions. Monisha Bharadwaj suggests to serve this with roti (bread) and nothing else. However, I served this with plain basmati rice which was lovely. The recipe has been adapted from Monisha Bharadwaj's beautiful book India's Vegetarian Cooking - A Regional Guide. It serves 2 as a main dish together with Indian bread or rice or 4 as a side dish accompanied by another Indian dish.

Provided by tigerduck

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 large onion, halved and finely sliced
1/2 tablespoon ginger paste
1/2 tablespoon garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
salt
1 small green pepper, quartered, deseeded and sliced (150g)
2 ripe tomatoes, quartered and sliced
150 g panir, cubed
3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped (=cilantro)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet and fry cumin seeds for one minute.
  • Add onion and fry on low heat until soft. Add more oil if necessary.
  • Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for a few seconds until well blended.
  • Sprinkle in the spice powders and some salt and cook on low heat until the oil begins to separate in about 3 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
  • Add the sliced pepper pieces, stir and simmer gently until they are nearly done but still hold their shape, for about 8 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and paneer and cook for about 2 minutes until soft but not mushy; the tomatoes will begin to soften at once because of the salt that has already been added.
  • Check the seasoning (you may need to add a little bit more salt, take off the heat and serve hot, sprinkled with fresh coriander.
  • Serve with Indian bread as suggested by Monisha Bharadway or with basmati rice and another Indian dish/other Indian dishes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.3, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 19.6, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 2.6

PANEER JALFREZI WITH CUMIN RICE



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Spice up your week with this satisfying, healthy, low-calorie veggie curry. It provides calcium, iron, vitamin C and fibre, along with three of your 5-a-day

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Supper

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
1 large and 1 medium onion , large one finely chopped and medium one cut into wedges
2 large garlic cloves , chopped
50g ginger , peeled and shredded
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp cumin seeds
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp vegetable bouillon powder
135g paneer , chopped
2 large peppers , seeded and chopped
1 red or green chilli , deseeded and sliced
25g coriander , chopped
260g brown basmati rice
1 tsp cumin seeds

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tsp oil a large non-stick frying pan and fry the chopped onions, garlic and half the ginger for 5 mins until softened. Add the ground coriander and cumin seeds and cook for 1 min more, then tip in the tomatoes, half a can of water and the bouillon. Blitz everything together with a stick blender until very smooth, then bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 mins.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice and cumin seeds in a pan of boiling water for 25 mins, or until tender.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick wok and fry the paneer until lightly coloured. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the peppers, onion wedges and chilli to the pan and stir-fry until the veg is tender, but still retains some bite. Mix the stir-fried veg and paneer into the sauce with the chopped coriander, then serve with the rice. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, eat two portions of the curry and rice, then chill the rest for another day. Will keep for up to three days, covered, in the fridge. To serve on the second night, reheat the leftover portions in the microwave until piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh paneer. If you can't find fresh paneer, you can use frozen paneer, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your jalfrazie. This will give the dish more flavor and texture. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, carrots, and peas.
  • Be sure to cook the vegetables until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch. You don't want them to be mushy.
  • Use a good quality garam masala. This spice blend is essential for giving jalfrazie its characteristic flavor.
  • Serve jalfrazie with rice or naan bread. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Paneer jalfrazie is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh vegetables, paneer, and aromatic spices, paneer jalfrazie is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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