Paneer Vegetable Jalfrezi or Paneer Korma Recipe Video

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
DishVegetarian
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Oil2 Tablespoon
 Cumin seeds1 Teaspoon
 Asafoetida1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Potatoes1 Cup (16 tbs), choppe
 Salt To Taste
 Onions1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Garlic paste1 Teaspoon
 Ginger paste1 Teaspoon
 Green bell pepper1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped
 Cauliflower florets1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Turmeric powder1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Red chili powder1 Teaspoon (Use according to your taste)
 Water1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (Use as required to cook the vegetables)
 Punjabi masala/Garam masala1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Tomatoes1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Yogurt/Heavy cream1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Paneer cubes/Tofu1 Cup (16 tbs) (Optional)
 Brown sugar2 Tablespoon (Optional)
 Fresh cilantro1 Tablespoon, chopped finely

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 257 Calories from Fat 94

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11 g16.4%

Saturated Fat 2.2 g11.2%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 9.3 mg3.1%

Sodium 336.5 mg14%

Total Carbohydrates 32 g10.6%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g17%

Sugars 15.6 g

Protein 11 g22.1%

Vitamin A 17.2% Vitamin C 81.2%

Calcium 13.3% Iron 11%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Heat a pan with a couple of tablespoons of oil. When the oil is warm enough add the cumin seeds and asafoetida.
2. Add the chopped potatoes, salt and a little bit of water. Mix, cover the pan and let the potatoes cook. Stir occasionally and cook for about 5 to 8 minutes.
3. When the potatoes are half cooked, add the onions, garlic and ginger paste. Stir and let the onions cook along with the potatoes.
4. Once the onions are translucent and cooked, add the chopped green bell pepper and cauliflower florets. Stir well.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and stir all the vegetables well. Add a little water again, cover the pan and let the vegetables cook well, stirring occasionally.
6. Add garam masala, tomatoes and stir well. Cover the pan and cook. Add a little water if required.
7. Add the yogurt and stir gently till the yogurt blends in. Then add the paneer cubes and stir gently. Cover and cook for about 2 minutes.
8. Add brown sugar, sprinkle some freshly chopped cilantro, stir and turn off the heat.

SERVING
9. Garnish with some fresh cilantro and serve the mixed vegetable curry hot with rice or paratha.

NOTE
Garbanzo beans, green peas, green beans, butter nut squash, carrots and any vegetable of your choice may be added.
While cooking the vegetables do not add water all at one time. Add the water gradually, a little at a time while adding each vegetable during the cooking process.

Editors Review

Indian cuisine lovers will really like this dish. In India it's called Vegetable Jalfrezi. Chef Bhavna explains how to make this dish so well. You can use any vegetables you like even tofu can be used instead of cottage cheese. So don't forget to check out the video for the recipe of this delicious dish.
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