Paneer Jalfrazie

This Indian dish features fried cubes of paneer, a firm Indian cheese, in a mixture of onion, bell pepper, and tomato.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 435 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into strips
• ½ teaspoon ground fennel seed
• 2 onions, roughly chopped
• 2 pounds paneer, cut into cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the paneer in the hot oil until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the paneer to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving the oil in the skillet.

Step 2

Add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Fry the onions, bell peppers, ginger, and garlic in the hot oil until the onions are browned, about 5 minutes. Season with the garam masala, turmeric, and fennel; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir the tomatoes, ketchup, and salt into the mixture; continue cooking until the tomatoes are tender and the oil separates from the gravy. Pour the water into the skillet and stir. Return the paneer to the skillet; raise heat to high and cook until the gravy is thick, about 10 minutes. Garnish with cilantro to serve.