I recently had a catering order and I'm seriously tired of the stereo type Indian meal - Malai Kofta/ Paneer makhani / Navrattan Korma - all really creamy, heavy and tough to digest meals. Since the host so kindly left the menu for me to come up with, I decided to go for something more flavorful and light, than buttery and 'sitting in your stomach for two days'. And ofcourse it involves vegetable - I'm talking about Paneer Jalfrezi. Surprisingly simple to make and very satisfying...it left me wanting more. I hope the guests feel the same way.
Just a few tips to start with:
- Use all colors of Bell peppers to make it visually appealing
- Change the ratio of the vegetables and Paneer to your taste
- Do the same with the spices. if you like it milder, skip the red chili powder
- To reduce the tanginess, don't use the vinegar
- And do try and cut the vegetables and the paneer all the same size...what's pleasing to the eyes, will definitely appeal to your belly :)
So here goes - Enjoy cooking and Bon Appetit!
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter/olive oil - whatever you prefer
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 dry red chillies
2 tsp Coriander seeds, crushed
1/2 " ginger piece julienned/chopped fine
1 large capsicum (red and green)
2 medium sized onions
2 medium sized tomatoes
400 gms Paneer
1/2 tsp Red chili powder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp vinegar
Directions:
- Chop the onions and Capsicum (bell peppers) evenly into 1" strips.
- Heat oil/butter in a pan. When hot, add cumin seeds and the cracked dry red chillies.
- Add the crushed coriander seeds, saute for 30 seconds.
- Add the onions and capsicum. Saute for 5-7 minutes.
- In the meantime, cut the tomatoes and Paneer into the same 1" size strips.
- Add turmeric and red chili powder to the onions and capsicum.
- Saute for a minute. Toss in the paneer and tomato.
- Add salt as per taste. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes on high.
- Turn of the stove. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with paranthas.
ENJOY!!!
2 comments:
Perfect recipi, it turned out very yummy. Best part very quick to make and the ingrdnts are commonly available at home. Not to forget its very healthy, I cooked it with just Half teaspoon oil :-)
Quick n Tasty answer to sudden Lunch or Dinner Guests :-)
Hi Sonika,
I tried this recipe on Karvachauth and it turned out to be a feast for the tastebuds esp after a full day fast!!
Also, it was heratening to see the dish looked exactly the same as it features in your blog :), I experimented a little bit by adding green garlic stem and fortunately it helped to enhance both the flavour n look !!!
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