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Paneer Jalfrezi


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A colorful medley of fresh vegetables and spiced paneer, this quick-to-prepare dish embodies the essence of Indian cuisine.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces paneer, cut into 1/2-inch x 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium heavy-bottomed skillet.
  2. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until softened and translucent.
  4. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until aromatic.
  5. Add turmeric, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Add tomato paste and water, mixing to combine.
  7. Add bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
  8. Add tomato and paneer, cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
  9. Serve garnished with lemon juice, kasoori methi, and cilantro.

Notes

For extra crispy paneer, pan-fry the cubes before adding them to the mix. Feel free to adjust the spice level to your taste.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg