Paneer Jalfrezi

Paneer Jalfrezi

Indian
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35 minutes
2 people
Medium

35 min · 10 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

380 kcalper person
Protein 22g
Carbs 14g
Fats 26g

About this dish

Golden-fried paneer cubes tossed with charred peppers and onion in a tangy, boldly spiced tomato sauce — the firm cheese holds its shape beautifully against the high-heat stir-fry treatment.

Allergy Info

Dairy

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Onionlarge, cut into 2cm wedges and layers separated0.5
  • Red Pepperdeseeded and cut into 2cm strips0.5
  • Green Pepperdeseeded and cut into 2cm strips0.5
  • Garlic Clovesminced2
  • Fresh Gingerfinely grated10 g
  • Green Chilliesfinely sliced1
  • Fresh Corianderroughly chopped0.5 small handful

Dairy & Eggs

  • Paneercut into 2cm cubes200 g

Tins & Jars

  • Chopped Tomatoestinned200 g
  • Tomato Purée0.5 tbsp

Spices & Seasonings

  • Cumin Seeds0.5 tsp
  • Ground Coriander1 tsp
  • Ground Cumin0.5 tsp
  • Kashmiri Chilli Powder0.5 tsp
  • Ground Turmeric0.25 tsp
  • Garam Masala0.25 tsp
  • Saltto taste

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oil1.5 tbsp
  • White Wine Vinegar0.5 tbsp

Utensils

  • Large non-stick frying pan
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Fine grater
  • Wooden spoon
  • Plate

Method

1

Cut the paneer into 2cm cubes. Cut the onion into 2cm wedges and separate the layers. Deseed and cut the red and green peppers into 2cm strips. Mince the garlic, finely grate the ginger, and finely slice the green chillies. Roughly chop the fresh coriander.

Approx. 10 minutes
2

Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add the paneer cubes and fry for 3–4 minutes, turning, until golden on most sides. Transfer to a plate.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Heat the remaining 0.5 tbsp oil in the same pan. Add the cumin seeds and sizzle for 30 seconds until aromatic.

Approx. 1 minutes
4

Add the onion wedges and pepper strips. Stir-fry on high heat for 3–4 minutes until slightly charred but still with some crunch.

Approx. 4 minutes
5

Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green chillies. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Approx. 2 minutes
6

Add the tomato purée, ground coriander, ground cumin, Kashmiri chilli powder, and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to toast the spices.

Approx. 2 minutes
7

Add the tinned chopped tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened.

Approx. 5 minutes
8

Return the fried paneer to the pan. Add the white wine vinegar. Stir gently to coat the paneer and cook for 3 minutes.

Approx. 3 minutes
9

Stir in the garam masala and season with salt to taste.

Approx. 1 minutes
10

Serve hot, scattered with freshly chopped coriander.

Approx. 1 minutes