Paneer Jhalfraezi Cottage Cheese Curry Recipes

PANEER JALFREZI RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut the veggies and paneer length wise and keep aside.
• In a Pan, heat oil. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
• Then add sliced onions, minced ginger, garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until light brown.
• Next, add the spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, a splash of water, and saute the masala on medium-high heat for another minute.Note: Make sure to add the water else spices will burn.
• Add the bell peppers and continue sautéing them for another 2-3 minutes till they are tender and cooked.
• Add sliced tomato and tomato puree and saute for a minute until the tomatoes soften.
• Finally, add the paneer, garam masala, toss well to coat with all the spices. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes. You can also add Kasuri methi at this stage.
• Lastly, squeeze from fresh lime juice and sprinkle some freshly chopped coriander leaves. Then, the restaurant Style Paneer Jalfrezi curry recipe is ready to serve with naan or rice.

PANEER JHALFRAEZI (COTTAGE CHEESE CURRY)

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes and capsicums into two inch long slices with one-fourth inch width. Separate the different layers of onions. Heat oil in a kadai.
• Add cumin seeds. When they change colour add red chillies.
• Add ginger julienne, green chillies and onions.
• Sauté for half a minute. Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
• Stir well and add capsicum. Cook for two to three minutes.
• Add paneer fingers and toss. Add salt and vinegar and cook for two to three minutes. Stir in tomato pieces and garam masala powder.
• Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

PANEER JALFREZI WITH CUMIN RICE

Steps:

• Heat 1 tsp oil a large non-stick frying pan and fry the chopped onions, garlic and half the ginger for 5 mins until softened. Add the ground coriander and cumin seeds and cook for 1 min more, then tip in the tomatoes, half a can of water and the bouillon. Blitz everything together with a stick blender until very smooth, then bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 mins.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice and cumin seeds in a pan of boiling water for 25 mins, or until tender.
• Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick wok and fry the paneer until lightly coloured. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the peppers, onion wedges and chilli to the pan and stir-fry until the veg is tender, but still retains some bite. Mix the stir-fried veg and paneer into the sauce with the chopped coriander, then serve with the rice. If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, eat two portions of the curry and rice, then chill the rest for another day. Will keep for up to three days, covered, in the fridge. To serve on the second night, reheat the leftover portions in the microwave until piping hot.