Best Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe (Paneer with Vegetables Stir-Fry)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced )
• 2 teaspoons garlic (minced )
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 green bell pepper (thinly sliced into 2-inch pieces)
• 1/2 red bell pepper (thinly sliced into 2-inch pieces)
• 1 tomato (thinly sliced )
• 8 ounces paneer (cut into 1/2-inch X 1-inch pieces (See notes))
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tablespoon kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a medium heavy-bottomed skillet. Add cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle for about 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add the onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until they are softened and translucent.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and ginger and cook another minute until aromatic.

4. 4

   Add the turmeric, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander, and salt. Mix well.

5. 5

   Add the tomato paste and water and mix well to combine.

6. 6

   Add the bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened but still with some bite.

7. 7

   Add the tomato and paneer and mix well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through and the tomato has broken down a little bit.

8. 8

   Serve garnished with lemon juice, Kasoori methi, and cilantro. Mix well to combine and serve with parathas or griddled naan.