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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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