Paneer Jalfrezi
Ingredients Needed
Paneer, cubed - 1 cup
Cumin seeds / Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Onion, coarsely minced - 3/4 cup
Ginger Garlic paste - 3/4 tsp
Green chilies - 2 long
Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Capsicum, cubed - 1/2 cup
Shallot / Sambar Onions - 10
Tomatoes, quarters - 1 (without juice)
Tomato puree - 1/2 cup
Oil - 2 -3 tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnish
How to make Paneer Jalfrezi
In a microwave safe open dish, add oil along with cumin seeds. MW for 30 secs.
Wash and mince the onions in a mixer, add the onion mince to the bowl. MW for 3 mins. Remove the door and stir around. Again MW for 3 mins.
Now all the chopped capsicum, shallot onions, chopped onion, tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, green chillies to the dish. MW for another 6 mins in two intervals.
Add all the spice powders, mix well. MW for 3 mins. Now add the tomato puree. Stir again and MW for 3 mins.
Cube the paneer and soak in hot water for couple of mins.
Finally add paneer, sprinkle the garam masala and cook at HI for 3 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with finely chopped coriander leaves.
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Manju Modiyani says
Delicious paneer jalfrezi..looks perfect!
kumars kitchen says
quick and easy jalfrezi, yummy too:-)
Ramya Krishnamurthy says
delicious akka and love the shot
vaishali sabnani says
I wish I could cook in M W ..may be I will give it a shot .your method tempts me to try. The rolls look inviting with that paneer stuffing.
Gayathri Kumar says
Love this dry version. Looks so inviting..
Rumana Ambrin says
Looks yummy and love the dry version...
nayana says
a quick n delicious microwave jalfrezi...
Veena Theagarajan says
delicious version .. never tried in microwave..
Magee's Kitchen says
Step by step clicks are more helpful thank you...
Priya Suresh says
Well detailed dish, never prepared jalfrezi through MW, u rock Srivalli.
Chef Mireille says
although I love paneer, I've never had this although I know it is quite common. will hve to try it!
Sapana Behl says
Wonderfully made paneer Jalfrezi in MW!!
Denny says
Paneer Jalfrezi looks great! step by step pics help understand how this delicious dish can be done entirely in the MW.
Pallavi Purani says
This tutorial shall be super helpful for microwave illiterates like me 😀
Pavani N says
I don't cook in the microwave much -- not sure why.. I know it's very convenient, but somehow never tried it.. This curry looks so good, will definitely try it out soon.
Preetha Soumyan says
I have noted in the menu card of hotels Veg - jalfrezi ... wow!! it is so easy to make...
Harini-Jaya R says
Looks good..Shall try the MW version soon.
veena krishnakumar says
yumm yumm..this is very nice valli...east to fix in the early motnings