How long does Paneer Jalfrezi take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Jalfrezi serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Paneer Jalfrezi vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Jalfrezi spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Paneer Jalfrezi?

200 grams Paneer, 1 cup Green Capsicum, 0.50 cup Onion, 0.50 cup Tomato, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Jalfrezi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Jalfrezi?

About 215 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Jalfrezi

Name: Paneer Jalfrezi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 0.50 tsp Cumin; 2 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 0.50 cup Onion, Julienne; 0.50 tsp Coriander Powder; 0.50 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 0.50 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 0.50 tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 0.50 cup Tomato, Julienne; 1 tsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 cup Green Capsicum, Julienne; 200 grams Paneer, Batons

Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb Gluten-free

Total20 min

Prep5 min

Cook15 min

Serves4

Per serving215 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party

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A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Paneer jalfrezi, a North Indian stir-fry of paneer, capsicum, onion and tomato with cumin and vinegar. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 20 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

17 items

Cooking for4 servings

Sunflower Oil1 tbsp
Cumin0.50 tsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Onion, Julienne0.50 cup
Coriander Powder0.50 tsp
Red Chilli Powder0.50 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Garam Masala Powder0.50 tsp
Salt0.50 tsp
Tomato Sauce3 tbsp
Tomato, Julienne0.50 cup
Vinegar1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Green Capsicum, Julienne1 cup
Paneer, Batons200 grams

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	215kcal	860kcal
Protein	11g	42g
Carbohydrate	10g	41g
Fat	15g	61g
Fibre	2.7g	11g
Sugar	4.7g	19g

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Method

1
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add dried red chillies, garlic and ginger.
Sunflower OilCuminGingerGarlicDry Red Chilli
2
Add onions and all the spice powders and salt. Add tomato ketchup and mix well.
OnionCoriander PowderRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltTomato Sauce
3
Turn the flame to high and add all the other vegetables and saute for 2 minutes.
TomatoGreen Capsicum
4
Add the paneer, vinegar, and coriander leaves. Mix well and turn off the heat.
VinegarCoriander LeavesPaneer

Before you start

How long does Paneer Jalfrezi take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Jalfrezi serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Jalfrezi vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Jalfrezi spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Paneer Jalfrezi?: 200 grams Paneer, 1 cup Green Capsicum, 0.50 cup Onion, 0.50 cup Tomato, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Jalfrezi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Jalfrezi?: About 215 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.