Recipe for Paneer Jalfrezi
Paneer Jalfrezi is a popular vegetarian dish in Indian cuisine. It is made with paneer, which is a type of Indian cottage cheese, and a variety of vegetables such as bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, that are stir-fried together in a spicy tomato-based sauce. The dish is flavored with a blend of aromatic spices such as cumin, coriander, and garam masala, and is often served with rice or Indian bread such as naan or roti. Paneer Jalfrezi is a delicious and healthy meal option for those who enjoy spicy and flavorful food. Here's a recipe for Paneer Jalfrezi:
Ingredients:
- 250g paneer, cubed
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2-3 green chilies, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, for cooking
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they start to sizzle, add the sliced onions and green chilies. Saute until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
- Add sliced bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add cubed paneer, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for 5-6 minutes until the paneer is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.
Enjoy your delicious paneer jalfrezi!
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Paneer Jalfrezi Nutrition information
Based on the above ingredients, here is the approximate nutritional information for the recipe:
⇒ Serving size: 1/4 of recipe
⇒ Calories per serving: 208
⇒ Total fat: 14g
- Saturated fat: 7g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
- Sodium: 295mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 11g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 10g