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Paneer Jalfrazie Recipe

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I Love Paneer!!! Paneer can be cooked in so many many ways and one of my favorite is Paneer Jalfrazie. This aromatic and flavorful curry can be served with tandoori roti, naan, phulka or even rice. This is a quick curry and hugely popular in Indian restaurants.

 

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Paneer Jalfrazie

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Priya Shiva

Ingredients

  • Paneer cubes- 100 gm
  • 1 big Onion (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 big Tomatoes (chopped and pureed)
  • 1 Capsicum (chopped)
  • Grated Ginger - 1 tsp
  • Chopped Garlic - 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
  • Jalfrazie Masala - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Amchur Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Sugar - 1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable Oil - 2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Heat a non-stick griddle/tawa and toast paneer cubes with 1 tbsp oil till they turn light brown on all sides. Keep this ready in a separate bowl.

  2. Add 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick frying pan and when oil is warm, add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds till they crackle.

  3. Now add sliced onions and saute till they turn light brown.

  4. Add tomato puree and saute for few minutes till oil separates from the gravy.

  5. Now add chopped capsicum and half cup of water and cook it for 3 minutes on low flame. Keep stirring in between.

  6. Now add turmeric powder, garam masala, jalfrazie masala, sugar and salt and mix it well.

  7. Add paneer cubes and cook on low flame for two minutes.

  8. If you feel the the gravy is too thick, add little water. Transfer into a bowl and serve it hot with tandoori roti, phulkas. 

 

 

 

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Comments

  4. Hadia says

    I love everything with paneer, and this recipe sounds so good Priya that I can almost imagine the taste. Love the blend of spices used too!

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