Description
Paneer combined with mixed bell peppers tempered and saute id in spicy masala. Jalfrezi ~ Spicy diet also known as Kadai Paneer.| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | Paneer (cubed) |
| 1 cup | Bell pepper/ capsicum |
| 2 nos | Onions |
| 2 nos | Tomato (chopped) |
| 1 tsp | Ginger (crushed) |
| 2 nos | Garlic (crushed) |
| 2 nos | Green chili (slit open) |
| ½ tsp | Cumin seeds |
| ¼ tsp | Turmeric |
| ¼ tsp | Red chili powder |
| 2 tsp | Coriander /dhania powder |
| ¼ tsp | Black pepper powder |
| ¼ tsp | Chole masala |
| ½ tsp | Salt (or to taste) |
| 2 tbsp | Oil |
| 3 stks | Coriander leaves (for garnishing) |
| 1 tsp | Ghee (for paneer) |
Instructions
Cut the paneer into small bite size cubes, slightly brown them in a pan with little ghee or oil and keep aside. This should not take more than a minute, do not keep frying for long time, as it would burn the sides and moreover there are chances that it might turn the texture rubbery. You can either add them directly without frying or soak them in warm water, drain and then add it to the masala when its done.
Heat oil in a pan, splutter cumin seeds and saute onions and bell peppers with green chilies. When it starts to brown on the sides, add the crushed ginger and garlic and fry till they loose there raw smell. Now add the tomatoes along with turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder and chole masala. Cover for few seconds to cook up the tomatoes, then keep frying till the oil releases. When the masala turns brown and thick, add the fried paneer pieces along with salt. Saute well to coat the paneer with the masala(should take about 2 minutes over medium flame). Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapatti or paratha.
Notes
You can substitute chole masala with garam masala powder.
Cut down on the green chilies and use another 1/4 tsp of kashmiri chili powder for good colour.
You can either make with one Bell pepper (any colour) or use mixed colours.
18 Comments
mulli mam, h r u?y don’t u reply me question about panner? And pls try to give the tomato rice receipe also
hi mulli mam,
just now i did this jalfrezi.it is really superb taste and color.
but my store bought paneer is not available in cubes.when i cut this paneer it becomes powder.i have a doubt, cheese and paneer both are same or different.i bought two different brands of cheese as paneer is not available in my territory. but both has become powder while cutting and roasting.
hi mullai……thought of making this curry for a party…..how many servings is this recipe?? i am having around 12ppl…
Hi Mullai, Tried this recipe yesterday for dinner. It came out so well, thanks for the recipe.
Hi Mullai,
Ur Chicken Salna waz a major hit in my house.Going to make Paneer Jalfrezi tonight. Iam nw vry much sure of the outcome.
Thanks for vry good recipes…and saving the starters like us!!!
I nw enjoy cooking..n will be..
Hello Mullai,
this recipe came out very well.
because of you i am enjoying my own cooking.
thankyou,
thiya
Hi Mullai,
just completed this dish…came out well..thanks for de recipe!
I love paneer… By ur website i tried different varieties of panner receipies.All came out very well. My husband like this very much… I cooked this again and again every time we empty the bowl. Mullai … Thank you very much.
HI Mullai,
Can i use canned tomato in this recipe,
Hi Mullai,
can i use canned tomato in this recipe.. i bought canned tomato 1 1/2 month before.. can i use it now, in that can they didnt mentioned expire date…
thanks
tara
Ofcourse you can but not sure about the expiry date issue. Better to check before use.
Mullai,
I just finished my dinner, your paneer jalfrezi came so tasty and it came exactly as shown in the picture. I have no words to thank you. I appreciate your efforts for sharing the recipes with pictures since the pictures gives us an idea of the consistency and make us feel us hungry…
Romba nandri Abhi.
Mullai akka…. thank u so much for such a fantastic receipe.. thanks 2 u my hubby is of all praise of my cooking these days..infact we hv formed a small group of Mullai fans in CA… thanks once again for such a gud receipe…
Hi Veena, Sooooo.. you have a fans club in CA??? Great would love to get feedback from all of them too. Thanks so much for being such a great fan of my recipes.
Hi
Where are you in CA, if so I can also join the Mullai Fan Club ?
Regs
Jlakshmi
Hi Mullai..
I again take up the lead in posting comments for this recipe too..Prepared Paneer jalfrezi for night dinner and thought shall post the comments immediately.Outcome was fantastic..The aroma of all the masala’s were too good and was tempted to taste half way through but then had to wait patiently till it was done..Too good Mullai.
Cheers
Radha Arvindh
Radha,
I really don't have words to appreciate your enthusiasm. Thanks again! BTW, I too had the same experience, atleast you tasted…. I was hungry that day and quickly rolled up some in a chapati and gobbled, ended up having very little for the snap, ha ha… Anyway, enjoy your dinner, guess Mysore rasam would be under your lunch menu for tomorrow??