Paneer Jalfrazie (Stir-fried Paneer in a mild Tomato Sauce)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 large-sized onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 gms paneer cut into 1-inch sized cubes
- 1 medium-sized tomatoes cut into wedges
- 1 medium-sized green bell pepper cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium-sized red bell pepper cut into bite-sized pieces
- salt to taste
- roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large non-stick wok and fry cumin seeds, ginger and garlic for a few seconds till fragrant. Add in sliced onions and spices, and mix well. Fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Add in tomato paste and mix well with the onions and spices. Add in paneer pieces, and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until lightly browned along the edges.
- Now add in the tomatoes and peppers, season with salt, and mix well. Let it cook covered for 5-6 minutes until the paneer is completely cooked through and a light sauce starts to form.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve warm.
Notes
To make a vegan version of this Paneer Jalfrazie recipe, simply substitute the paneer pieces with extra firm tofu.