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, ½ cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp 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 214 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 Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Onion, Julienne; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 1 cup Green Capsicum, Julienne; ½ cup Tomato, Julienne; 200 grams Paneer, Batons; 1 tsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

20 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as paneer jalfrazi · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Low carb Gluten-free

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

Good for: Party

Ingredients

17 items

4 people

Oil1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Onion, Julienne½ cup
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Tomato Sauce3 tbsp
Green Capsicum, Julienne1 cup
Tomato, Julienne½ cup
Paneer, Batons200 grams
Vinegar1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	214kcal	856kcal
Protein	11g	42g
Carbohydrate	10g	41g
Fat	15g	61g
Fibre	2.6g	10g
Sugar	4.7g	19g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add dried red chillies, garlic and ginger.
OilCuminDry Red ChilliGarlicGinger
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.
Green CapsicumTomato
4
Add the paneer, vinegar, and coriander leaves. Mix well and turn off the heat.
PaneerVinegarCoriander Leaves

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, ½ cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp 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 214 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.