Paneer Jalfrezi (Paneer with Green Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes)

Name: Paneer Jalfrezi (Paneer with Green Peppers, Onions and Tomatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 large onion; 0.5 tbsp ginger paste; 0.5 tbsp garlic paste; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp coriander powder; salt; 1 small green pepper; 2 ripe tomatoes; 150 g panir; 3 tbsp fresh coriander

A South Asian dish of green pepper, tomatoes and panir, seasoned with cumin and ginger and simmered on the stove. Finish with fresh coriander.

30 min · Serves 2 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat oil in a skillet and fry cumin seeds for one minute. Add onion and fry on low heat until soft. Add more oil if necessary.
2
Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for a few seconds until well blended. Sprinkle in the spice powders and some salt and cook on low heat until the oil begins to separate in about 3 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent scorching.
3 min
3
Add the sliced pepper pieces, stir and simmer gently until they are nearly done but still hold their shape, for about 8 minutes.
8 min
4
Add the tomatoes and paneer and cook for about 2 minutes until soft but not mushy; the tomatoes will begin to soften at once because of the salt that has already been added.
2 min
5
Check the seasoning (you may need to add a little bit more salt, take off the heat and serve hot, sprinkled with fresh coriander.
6
Serve with Indian bread as suggested by Monisha Bharadway or with basmati rice and another Indian dish/other Indian dishes.