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Paneer Jalfrezi


Gosh.. I would have told this like 100s of times - "I love paneer" :D  So as always I am on the look out for new varieties of paneer recipes. Lucky me. Aipi of USMasala also loves paneer. And she has a bunch of paneer varieties. :D This one had caught my eye some time back but I got a chance to try it out just today. Well, better late than never. Right? :D

While cooking, I made a few minor changes (according to our taste) from the original recipe. For instance, I did not add "bell pepper", which is one main ingredient in jalfrezi, as "A" does not like em. :) Still, it tasted just awesome. "Mere haathon ka jade" ;) Just kidding!! 



Ingredients
  • Paneer - 2 C
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 t
  • Carom seeds - 1/2 t
  • Whole red chilli - 1
  • Onion, chopped - 2
  • Tomato, chopped - 1
  • Ginger - garlic paste - 1 1/2 T
  • Tomato ketchup - 2 T
  • Bell pepper, sliced - 1 
  • Whole coriander seeds, roasted and ground - 1 T
  • Garam masala - 1/2 t
  • Red chilli powder - 1/2 t
  • Kasoori methi - 1/2 t
  • Lemon juice - 1 t
  • Cilantro - few sprigs
  • Salt - to taste




Method

  • Heat oil in a non stick pan/tawa.
  • Once hot, add the whole red chilli, carom and cumin seeds.
  • When the seeds start spluttering, add onions and saute till they turn soft and golden.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and mix well.
  • Add tomato and cook till they turn soft and mushy.
  • At this point, add bell pepper and saute for a few more minutes, till they get cooked.
  • Add all the powders and ketchup.
  • Add paneer, cilantro and mix very well.
  • Continue cooking for 2 more minutes.
  • Sprinkle kasoori methi and lemon juice.
  • Yummy jalfrezi is ready :D 
  • This goes great with chappathi and other breads :D


Notes:

  • I boil a bowl of water and soak the paneer (as its stored in the freezer)in it for 3-4 minutes so that they turn a little soft.
  • You can also be smart and keep the frozen paneer out atleast half an hour before you start cooking :) 
This was a bookmarked recipe, hence sending it to Aipi and Priya's Bookmarked Tuesdays event.


Thanks gals for this event :)
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  1. Kaveri VenkateshAugust 16, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    I am also a paneer lover...jalfrezi looks just awesome...

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  2. Love2cook MalaysiaAugust 16, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Hi, thanks for dropping by my blog. :)

    Sorry for my late return, glad to step in your new cyberhome ;)

    Delicious paneer dish. We never had paneer before. Wonder how it tastes actually. Like cheese?

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  3. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)August 16, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Looks yummy, wonderful setup. Happy Independence day to you too :)

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  4. munchmunchcrunchcrunchAugust 16, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    thanks for stopping by...first time here and you have a good collection of recipes too...lovely.

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  5. DeekshaAugust 16, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Looks so inviting...

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  6. Heather S-GAugust 16, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Mmmmm...I absolutely love paneer, too. But I really don't make it enough. This recipe sounds and looks delicious :D

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  7. CinnamonNChilliesAugust 16, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    oohhhh!!! So tempting!!!!! Lovely color!!!!

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  8. Suja ManojAugust 16, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Wow mouthwatering chicken jalfrezi..looks awesome

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  9. Sarah NaveenAugust 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    That dfntly was good move..i guess the blogger neighborhood and services are better ;)..
    panner looks oosome !!! plus a chapati and a soda..ooh!!!

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  10. Rinku NaveenAugust 16, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Great to see you at Blogger. No wonder I missed so many of your posts.
    Paneer Jalfrezi looks so spicy and yumm..

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  11. SpicyTastyAugust 16, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Jalfrezi and your new space looks wonderful.

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  12. Umm MymoonahAugust 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Looks just like restaurant style, absolutely delicious and the pictures are really beautiful. Happy to follow your lovely blog :)

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  13. MahiAugust 16, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Looks delicious n spicy! sssssssssss!!! :P :P

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  14. Pavithra ElangovanAugust 16, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Absolutely tempting ...looks so so yummy:0

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  15. ShylajaAugust 16, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Looks spicy and super delicious
    South Indian Recipes

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  16. Jayanthy KumaranAugust 17, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    wow...awesome version..
    love ur presentation..
    happy to follow u..:)
    do stop by mine sometime..
    Tasty Appetite

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  17. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Really yummy presentation and good pick :)

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  18. VijithaAugust 17, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    That looks spicy good! Yum.

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  19. Sobha ShyamAugust 17, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    a nice recipe with paneer, looks super delicious, very tempting one..

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  20. Sangeetha MAugust 17, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Looks so delicious n tempting...love paneer in any form n this is one of my fav dish of us masala :) I am yet to try ...u have done it very well n very nice presentation...loved it !!!

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  21. PeggyAugust 17, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Jalfrezi is one of my fiance's favorite dishes! Thanks for posting this!

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  22. lubnakarim06August 17, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    This one is in my bookmarked recipes too....need to try this....u r recipe looks delectable.....

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  23. Prathima ShivrajAugust 17, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Vow, very tempting recipe with paneer, looks inviting.

    You have a wonderful space, glad to follow you:)

    Prathima
    http://www.prathusfood.com/

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  24. JoanneAugust 18, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Wow I can almost feel the flavor coming off of this! Great dish.

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  25. LifewithspicesAugust 18, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Def worth trying this dish..u hv a good space..

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  26. SatyaAugust 18, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Very delicious paneer dish ... looks very tempting ... nice click

    Super Yummy Recipes

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  27. ShireenAugust 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I love Paneer in any form but I have never tried the Jalfrezi! I am going to bookmark this :) thanks for sharing & thanks for your lovely comments on my blog :)

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  28. Gopika RamAugust 18, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Thank you so much for these sweet words :D

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  29. AkilaAugust 18, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    wow lovely lovely paneer.... love it... first time to this place and loved it... when time permits, do visit mine...

    Dish Name Starts with J
    Learning-to-cook
    Regards,
    Akila

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  30. Treat and TrickAugust 18, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Tempting and so yum! Thanks for your lovely comment dear...


    http://treatntrick.blogspot.com

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  31. KurryleavesAugust 18, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    really tempting...looks spicy n delicious

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  32. K. Shah - VHhAugust 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Very lovely Paneer...so inviting

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  33. divyaAugust 21, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Wow mouthwatering chicken jalfrezi..looks awesome

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  34. khushiAugust 21, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Heyy thanx a lot for the comment on my blog.....the jalfrezi looks truly delicious...and I love this kind of thick gravy recipes a lottt....addition of carom and kasuri methi is really a nice idea.....glad to follow your space :)
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  35. UnknownAugust 24, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Yummy looking jalfrezi....looks delicious

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