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Paneer Jalfrezi - Paneer Stir Fried with Vegetables

Published: Aug 12, 2016 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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Spicy with burst-in-your-mouth flavors in every bite, this Paneer Jalfrezi is a favorite amongst all!

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A popular and favorite order from the vegetables section of a restaurant menu, along with the Paneer Makhani and Palak Paneer and Malai Kofta, this Paneer Jalfrezie is a simple yet flavorful stir fry of paneer with vegetables with no cream or anything else to weigh it down. The flavors of paneer and the vegetables shine on with the simple spice mixes used in it.

The origin of this recipe is from the British Raj and is more popular in the UK than in India. It is said that leftover marinated meat was quickly stir fried with vegetables and spices to make a Jalfrezi – Jhal meaning spicy and frezi meaning stir-fry. The jalfrezis these days are obviously not made with leftover meat and potatoes but the concept of the spicy stir fry is what is base of these curries that are now made with paneer and peppers or mixed vegetables or chicken.

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This curry is meant to be spicy, but you can always adjust the spices and made a milder version of it, if you wish.

Here are some other Paneer recipes on Cooking Curries, if you want to try out some – Palak Paneer, Matar Paneer and Paneer Tikka Masala.

Paneer Jalfrezi – The Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon crushed garlic
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder / cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • ½ Roma tomato, sliced
  • salt, to taste
  • ½ lb block of paneer, cut into ½ inch thick and 3 inches long strips
  • juice of quarter of a lime
  • 3 tablespoon minced cilantro, for garnish

Method:

Heat the oil in a kadhai or wok and add the cumin seeds to it. Once they start sizzling, add the onions, ginger and garlic. Stir fry on high heat till the aromatics come together and leaves the sides of the kadhai. Add the bell pepper, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and the tomato slices. Stir fry till the tomatoes are soft. Add salt and mix well.

Now, add the paneer strips and mix in the masala well. Turn off heat. Squeeze the lime juice over it and garnish with cilantro.

Paneer Jalfrezi – Paneer Stir Fried with Vegetables
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Manju | Cooking Curries
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 4
Spicy with burst-in-your-mouth flavors in every bite, this Paneer Jalfrezi is a favorite amongst all!
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 dried red chilli
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon crushed garlic
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder / cayenne
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • ½ Roma tomato, sliced
  • salt, to taste
  • ½ lb block of paneer, cut into ½ inch thick and 3 inches long strips
  • juice of quarter of a lime
  • 3 tablespoon minced cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a kadhai or wok and add the cumin seeds to it. Once they start sizzling, add the onions, ginger and garlic. Stir fry on high heat till the aromatics come together and leaves the sides of the kadhai. Add the bell pepper, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and the tomato slices. Stir fry till the tomatoes are soft. Add salt and mix well.
  2. Now, add the paneer strips and mix in the masala well. Turn off heat. Squeeze the lime juice over it and garnish with cilantro.
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  1. pravin says

    August 16, 2016 at 6:34 am

    My mouth is watering! This looks so flavourful. Can't wait to taste! Also, what lovely pictures. 🙂 Can you suggest a drink with this that complements the best? Thanks.:)

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  2. Sumit says

    November 29, 2016 at 12:32 am

    Thanks for sharing the recipe of such a delicious and mouthwatering food. My Website is about india tourism locations and indian food recipes. Here is the link of my todays updated post http://www.indiaft.com/2016/11/recipe-of-pudina-and-dhania-paratha.html

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  3. Sundari says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:04 am

    Wow!! Am first time here!! Paneer Jalfrezi looks awesome!! U have a lovely blog 🙂

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    • Manju says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:50 am

      Thank you Sundari! Hope to see you around here more often now ??

      Reply
  4. Shivani says

    June 24, 2017 at 4:54 am

    Hi Manju..came across this recipe while browsing through some paneer recipes.ITs so simple yet flavourful.Will be trying it today..thanks ?

    Reply
    • Manju says

      June 24, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      Aww, thank you! I'm sure you'll love it! Let me know! ?

      Reply
  5. Anam says

    October 28, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    Hello Manju,
    Came across this recipe today, and I give it a shot. The recipe was full of flavor, quick and easy to make.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      October 28, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      Thank you, Anam ????

      Reply

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