Paneer Jalfrazie

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A delightful paneer dish, the paneer jalfrezi has the paneer cubes tossed with chopped deseeded tomatoes and capsicum slices in a rich and delicious gravy. The subtly spiced paneer jalfrezi is best paired with parathas as a party special dish for family gatherings.

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Paneer Jalfrazie recipe - How to make Paneer Jalfrazie

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

400 gms paneer (cottage cheese)
2 medium sized tomatoes
2 medium sized capsicums
2 medium sized onions
1 tsp ginger jullienes
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
1 to 2 chopped green chillies
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
salt to taste
1 1/2 tbsp vinegar
1 tsp garam masala
1/4 cup chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Cut the paneer into 2" long pieces and keep aside.
De-seed the tomatoes and capsicums and cut them into 2" long slices with 1/4" width. Keep aside.
Cut the onions into thick slices and separate the layers. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the red chillies and saute for 10 seconds.
Add ginger julienne, green chillies and onions and saute for 1 minute.
Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder, mix well and add the capsicum pieces and cook for two to three minutes.
Add the paneer fingers and toss gently.
Add salt and vinegar and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and garam masala powder, mix well and cook till the capsicum turns soft,
Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.