Paneer Jalfrezi

Paneer Jalfrezi

Ingredients

1.5 cups of cubed paneer (Cottage Cheese)

1 tbsp of oil

½ tsp of Nigells seeds (kalonji)

½ tsp of cumin seeds

1 cup of thinly sliced onions

1 tsp of freshly minced ginger

1 tsp of freshly minced garlic

¾ tsp of red chilli powder (adjust to taste)

2 tsp of coriander powder

¼ tsp of turmeric powder

1 cup of green capsicum, cut into long strips

½ cup of cubed ripe tomatoes

1 tsp of garam masala 

One large pinch of kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)

Directions

1.       Heat oil in a large pan and add the cumin seeds and nigella seeds.

2.       When the cumin seeds sizzle and turn a golden brown, add the sliced onions.

3.       When the onions turn soft and translucent, add the ginger and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 mins or so.

4.       Add the chilli powder, coriander powder, and turmeric powder. Fry for 30 seconds, taking care not to burn the masala.

5.       Add the tomatoes and capsicum. Stir fry for a few minutes

6.       Add the paneer and cook for another 3-4 mins.

7.       Finally, add the kasuri methi and garam masala. Mix again, add salt, and remove from flame.

8.       Serve Paneer Jalfrezi hot with rotis, pulao, or rolled up with a wrap.