Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe

5 from 5 votes

Vegetable Paneer Jalfrezi is an easy and healthy stir fry recipe made with cottage cheese, vegetables like bell peppers and Indian spices

Course Main Course

Cuisine Bengali, Indian

Keyword paneer jalfrezi, paneer with bell peppers, restaurant style

Diet Keto, Low Carb, Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 256kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Cut the veggies and paneer length wise and keep aside.
In a Pan, heat oil. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
Then add sliced onions, minced ginger, garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until light brown.
Next, add the spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, a splash of water, and saute the masala on medium-high heat for another minute.
Note: Make sure to add the water else spices will burn.
Add the bell peppers and continue sautéing them for another 2-3 minutes till they are tender and cooked.
Add sliced tomato and tomato puree and saute for a minute until the tomatoes soften.
Finally, add the paneer, garam masala, toss well to coat with all the spices. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes. You can also add Kasuri methi at this stage.
Lastly, squeeze from fresh lime juice and sprinkle some freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Then, the restaurant Style Paneer Jalfrezi curry recipe is ready to serve with naan or rice.

Good quality paneer: Homemade Paneer works the best. If you have store-bought paneer, soak it in hot water for 15 minutes to keep them soft.
Dont overcook: Do not overcook the veggies else, they will turn mushy.
Restaurant-style: Adding Kasuri methi at the end gives a restaurant-style taste to this paneer dish.
Leftover Paneer Jalfrezi: If you have leftover paneer jalfrezi, you can use it as a filling for making Paneer Frankie Roll.

Add different vegetables: You can add broccoli, carrots, baby corn, mushrooms, or any other vegetable of your choice.
Make it creamy: You can add heavy cream, coconut cream, or cashew paste at the end to add creaminess and richness to the dish.
Make it saucy: I have shared the dry version of the paneer jalfrezi recipe. For a saucier version, add more tomato puree or tomatoes.
Vegan: Substitute paneer with extra-firm tofu or vegetables like potatoes for a vegan version.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.