Paneer Jalfrezi
I'm so happy without meat! Stir-fry paneer and bell peppers with colorful spices
Description
Replaces Chicken Jalfrezi's chicken with long-cut Indian cheese 'Paneer'. Paneer's richness and veg texture harmonize beautifully with tomato-based masala.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Paneer(Cottage cheese)
- Onion
- Green peppers(red/green)
- Tomato
- Cumin seeds
- Garam masala
- Chili powder
Instructions
- Cut Paneer, onions, red/green peppers, and deseeded tomato parts all into long julienne strips.
- Heat oil in a pan, fry cumin and garlic ginger, add tomato puree and spices (turmeric, chili, garam masala), fry until oil separates to make a rich masala base.
- Toss in cut Paneer and veg, stir-fry briefly on high, coating Paneer with sauce while retaining veg texture (*Mix gently as Paneer crumbles easily).
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Exotic garam masala aroma and tomato acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Atsuage (sub texture by slicing thin and frying)
Pairing
Naan、Paratha
Trivia
[Trend] In North Indian restaurants with many vegetarians, Paneer arrangement menus are as abundant or more than meat ones. Highly colorful, making it a staple gorgeous dish in Indian wedding or party buffets.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Top heavily with fresh cilantro at the end, washing down the rich cheese and spicy sauce refreshingly with herb aroma!
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