Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe
Paneer Jalfrezi is a popular Indian dish that features soft, succulent chunks of paneer cheese cooked in a flavorful, spicy tomato-based sauce. The dish is known for its bold and complex flavors, with a balance of heat, tanginess, and depth of flavor. The dish is a staple in many Indian restaurants around the world and is popular among vegetarians. The dish is typically served with rice or naan bread.
Ingredients
- 2 cups paneer / cottage cheese
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch ginger minced
- 2 Tomato finely chopped
- 2 green capsicum / bell peppers sliced
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- coriander leaves / cilantro chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Pre-Cooking prep steps
- Cut the paneer cheese into small cubes, and keep it aside.
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic, and ginger and sauté until the onions are translucent.
Cooking steps
- Add the tomatoes and stir well.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cubed paneer cheese and stir well. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve the hot Paneer Jalfrezi with rice or naan bread.
Notes & Tips
Serving and Notes
- Paneer Jalfrezi can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it before serving.
- You can also add vegetables like carrots, and broccoli
- You can also adjust the spiciness as per your preference
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
445
% Daily Value*
Fat
36
g
55
%
Saturated Fat
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
54
mg
2
%
Potassium
406
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
1043
IU
21
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.1
mg
6
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
0.2
mg
2
%
Vitamin B6
0.3
mg
15
%
Vitamin C
61
mg
74
%
Vitamin E
2
mg
13
%
Vitamin K
23
µg
22
%
Calcium
588
mg
59
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Magnesium
29
mg
7
%
Zinc
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.