Paneer Jhalfraezi (Cottage Cheese Curry)

Name: Paneer Jhalfraezi (Cottage Cheese Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 400 g cottage cheese; 2 medium sized tomatoes; 2 medium sized green capsicum; 2 medium sized onions; 3 tbsp oil; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 2 whole dried red chilies; 2 inches piece gingerroot; 1 green chili; 1.5 tsp red chili powder; 0.5 tsp turmeric powder; salt; 1.5 tbsp vinegar; 1 tsp garam masala powder; 0.25 cup fresh coriander leaves

Pan-cooked cottage cheese, sized tomatoes and sized green capsicum, warmed with cumin and chilli, a South Asian dish. It's finished with chopped coriander leaves.

35 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Cut tomatoes and capsicums into two inch long slices with one-fourth inch width. Separate the different layers of onions. Heat oil in a kadai.
2
Add cumin seeds. When they change colour add red chillies. Add ginger julienne, green chillies and onions.
3
Sauté for half a minute. Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Stir well and add capsicum. Cook for two to three minutes.
4
Add paneer fingers and toss. Add salt and vinegar and cook for two to three minutes. Stir in tomato pieces and garam masala powder.
5
Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander leaves.