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    Microwave Paneer Jalfrezi | How to make Paneer Jalfrezi

    Published: Aug 10, 2013 · Modified: Jun 23, 2021 by Srivalli · 18 Comments

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    Microwave Paneer Jalfrezi is an easy side dish we make with paneer cubes, shallots, tomatoes, and green capsicum. Made in the microwave, it's an easy dish to make.

    I used homemade Paneer, you can use store-bought as well. Tikkas need firm paneer, so for other dishes, you can always use homemade paneer.

    I try to use my microwave for making gravies as Hubby Dear says we don't use it much. So made this Paneer Jalfrezi in the microwave completely referring to the microwave cookbook that comes along with the oven. With crunchy shallots, capsicum and paneer, this makes a great side dish.

    For the stovetop version, check this Paneer Jalfrezi on the stovetop. You can make paneer rolls using this Kati Paneer Jalfrezi Roll.

    Microwave cooking is quite an easy one if you know how to manage the whole cooking process. Previously I had attempted to make 365 Days of Microwave cooking, with dishes suitable for different meals.

    Microwave Paneer Jalfrezi

    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 chilies to the dish. Finally, microwave 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 a 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.

    Microwave Paneer Jalfrezi
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    Microwave Paneer Jalfrezi

    Microwave Paneer Jalfrezi is an easy side dish made with paneer cubes, shallots, tomatoes, and green capsicum. Made in the microwave, it's an easy dish to make.
    Course Main Dish – Gravies
    Cuisine North Indian
    Keyword Easy Paneer Recipes, Microwave Paneer Jalfrezi
    By Cook Method Microwave
    Occasion Meals for Two
    By Diet Protein Rich
    Dish Type Paneer Dishes
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    Ingredients Needed for making Microwave Paneer Jalfrezi

    • 1 cup Paneer cubed
    • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera
    • 3/4 cup Onion coarsely minced
    • 3/4 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
    • 2 long Green Chilies
    • 2 tsp Red chili powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
    • A Pinch Turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp Garam masala
    • 1/2 cup Capsicum cubed
    • 10 Shallot / Sambar Onions
    • 1 Tomato quarters (without juice)
    • 1/2 cup Tomato puree
    • 3 tsp Cooking Oil
    • Salt to taste
    • Coriander leaves for garnish

    Instructions

    How to make Microwave 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 chilies 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 a 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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    1. Manju Modiyani says

      August 10, 2013 at 6:42 pm

      Delicious paneer jalfrezi..looks perfect!

      Reply
    2. kumars kitchen says

      August 11, 2013 at 8:09 am

      quick and easy jalfrezi, yummy too:-)

      Reply
    3. Ramya Krishnamurthy says

      August 11, 2013 at 3:15 am

      delicious akka and love the shot

      Reply
    4. vaishali sabnani says

      August 11, 2013 at 7:37 am

      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.

      Reply
    5. Gayathri Kumar says

      August 11, 2013 at 7:57 am

      Love this dry version. Looks so inviting..

      Reply
    6. Rumana Ambrin says

      August 11, 2013 at 9:17 am

      Looks yummy and love the dry version...

      Reply
    7. nayana says

      August 11, 2013 at 5:54 pm

      a quick n delicious microwave jalfrezi...

      Reply
    8. Veena Theagarajan says

      August 11, 2013 at 1:16 pm

      delicious version .. never tried in microwave..

      Reply
    9. Magee's Kitchen says

      August 11, 2013 at 3:04 pm

      Step by step clicks are more helpful thank you...

      Reply
    10. Priya Suresh says

      August 11, 2013 at 8:25 pm

      Well detailed dish, never prepared jalfrezi through MW, u rock Srivalli.

      Reply
    11. Chef Mireille says

      August 11, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      although I love paneer, I've never had this although I know it is quite common. will hve to try it!

      Reply
    12. Sapana Behl says

      August 12, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      Wonderfully made paneer Jalfrezi in MW!!

      Reply
    13. Denny says

      August 12, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      Paneer Jalfrezi looks great! step by step pics help understand how this delicious dish can be done entirely in the MW.

      Reply
    14. Pallavi Purani says

      August 13, 2013 at 5:52 am

      This tutorial shall be super helpful for microwave illiterates like me 😀

      Reply
    15. Pavani N says

      August 13, 2013 at 9:31 pm

      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.

      Reply
    16. Preetha Soumyan says

      August 14, 2013 at 6:35 am

      I have noted in the menu card of hotels Veg - jalfrezi ... wow!! it is so easy to make...

      Reply
    17. Harini-Jaya R says

      August 20, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      Looks good..Shall try the MW version soon.

      Reply
    18. veena krishnakumar says

      August 31, 2013 at 8:02 am

      yumm yumm..this is very nice valli...east to fix in the early motnings

      Reply

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