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Easy Paneer Jalfrezi

with spices, chilli and peppers for Jamie's Food Tube

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Ingredients

(Serves 4)

230gms paneer diced in cubes

3tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 medium onion thinly sliced

2 garlic finely chopped

1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder (or mild paprika)

1 tsp coriander powder

Pinch turmeric powder

1 medium green pepper thinly sliced

1 small tomato sliced

Salt to taste

1" ginger slivers for garnish

1 tbsp lemon juice

Fresh coriander for garnish

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I’m back on Jamie’s Food Tube sharing my recipe for Paneer Jalfrezi. One of the recipes that is perfect for a mid week meal using simple ingredients but is so very tasty! Paneer is Indian cottage cheese that’s a versatile vegetarian option and absorbs spices to flavour curries really well and cooks very quickly.

Shop bought paneer is available in all supermarkets although I have also shared my recipe for a delicious homemade variety. Definitely worth a try! Serve this jalfrezi with flaky parathas and some raita as well. The full recipe is below;

Method

  1. Heavy oil in a heavy bottom sauce pan. Add cumin seeds and sizzle for 30 seconds. Add the onions and fry for 2-3minutes on medium heat. As they begin to soften add the garlic paste and fry for a few seconds. Add all the spice powders and stir for a further minute. If the spices stick to the base of the pan add a splash of water.

    Paneer-Jalfrezi

  2. Now add the peppers and mix with all the spices for 4-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes at this stage and cook until slightly softened. Now add the paneer cubes and stir well to coat with all the spices. Cook for a couple of minutes, season to taste. Add the ginger, lemon juice & garnish with fresh coriander. Serve warm with naan or chapatti.

  • Jamie McKenzie

    Really love Indian food and would love to be able to make like a a proper Indian takeaway ,even though I’m a rubbish cook ,but keen to learn.

  • http://21gunsalute.co.in/ Sujoy Roy

    Never tried it but looks so mouth watering. Such exception to he other Paneer recipes we see or have often..

  • http://www.artofcooking.in Prabal Kirtika

    Really simple and delicious recipe…

  • http://maunlikagowardhan.co.uk Farheen Parkar

    Really simple and amzing recipe. .I dint have panner so use potatoes, peas and capsicum. .it came out delicious.

    • Maunika Gowardhan

      So glad you enjoyed it!

  • AC Johanson

    Absolutely loved this recipe. Thought it needed more paneer, though. Very small portions for 4 people as it is written. Delicious!

    • Maunika Gowardhan

      Yes ofcourse feel free to add more paneer this usually does suffice for 3-4 ppl though in my home that can vary too:)

  • JD787

    Absolute shit

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