Weekends are a time for indulgences, and preferably, early ones. Some people may like the idea of leisurely cooking or baking for hours to relax. But there are some who like to cook something tasty quickly and spend the rest of their time savoring what they make. If you are looking for a quick recipe to make this weekend, then you must try Paneer Jalfrezi. This delicious dish consists of soft pieces of A kind of cheese Stir-fried in a spicy and tangy tomato base. unlike other enriched cheeses GravyMaking Jalfrezi does not take much time. It also uses simple ingredients that are available in most kitchens.
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This mouth-watering dish has a fascinating history. Interestingly, its non-vegetarian version – Chicken Jalfrezi – received an award in 2015 for being “Britain’s Favorite British-Indian Curry”. It is said that its name comes from Bengali The word “jal” means spicy and “frizzy” means stir-fried. You can use chicken or other meat in place of paneer in this recipe, but it will require a different marination time. The vegetarian version promises to be the quickest treat.
How to make Paneer Jalfrezi at home | Quick and Easy Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe
Paneer Jalfrezi can be enjoyed as a semi dry dish, but you can also modify it to make a thick gravy.
In a pan, heat oil and add cumin (jeera). When it starts spluttering, add chopped onions to it and mix lightly. As soon as the onions turn translucent, add ginger-garlic paste and later add tomato puree. Stir and then add spices like red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, etc. along with salt and chopped green chilies. add chopped onion and Capsicum and mix well. Finally, add paneer cubes and stir carefully so that they do not break. however, make sure they are properly covered by the gravy base. Garnish the dish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, roti or kulcha.
Watch the recipe video below:
Soft, chewy paneer cubes get the spice treatment with this delicious #paneer jalfrezi recipe! pic.twitter.com/6yPPOS1erT– NDTV Food (@NDTVFood) July 1, 2020
How to make Paneer Jalfrezi in Microwave
You can also make this delicious dish in the microwave. It will take about the same amount of time. Click here for step-by-step recipe,
Try making this jalfrezi soon and let us know how you liked it! Another stir-fried paneer dish that you must check out is Kung Pao Paneer. Get the full recipe here, For more such paneer recipes, Click here,
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