paneer jalfrezi
0.5 cup
ingredients
onion- 0.5 pc
paneer- 100 gms
coriander leaves- 2 sprigs
ginger- 1 inch
garlic- 2 cloves
capsicum- 1 pc
cumin seeds- 1 tsp
fenugreek seeds (methi dana)- 0.5 tsp
wood pressed groundnut oil- 0.5 tbsp
kalonji (nigella/onion seeds)- 1 tsp
red bell pepper- 1 pc
red chilli powder- 0.5 tsp
rock salt (pink himalayan)- 1 tsp
tomato- 1 pc
turmeric powder- 1 tsp
steps to do
1. heat oil in a wok or stir-fry pan over medium flame.
2. add cumin seeds and nigella seeds. cook for 10 seconds. add sliced onion, fry till onion softens. add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
3. next, add the tomato puree, salt, and spices. Stir to combine. add ¼ cup of water, mix, and cook the masala over low heat for 1 – 2 minutes.
4. add the colored bell peppers, capsicum, and fry again on high flame for 2 minutes to cook the vegetables.
5. at last add paneer strips, sliced tomato, dried fenugreek leaves, and gently mix them until all the masalas coat all the vegetables and paneer. continue cooking for 2-3 minutes but do not stir very frequently otherwise paneer will crumble.
6. sprinkle sliced ginger and coriander leaves before serving. serve paneer jalfrezi warm with chapati.