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Paneer Jhalfrezi

Manisha

3 tbsps oil
1 tsp jeera
2 Kashmiri red chillies
1 medium size onion, sliced thick
1 1/2 inch long piece of ginger, julienned
4 plum tomatoes
2 large green bell peppers
400g block of paneer
1 1/2 tbsp vinegar
1/8 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masalaoptional
1 tsp red chilli powder
salt to taste

  1. Deseed the tomatoes and cut lengthwise into slices about 1 centimeter wide.
  2. Do the same with the green bell peppers
  3. Separate the onions slices into individual layers
  4. Cut the paneer into long slices about the height of the block of paneer and 1 centimeter thick
  5. Heat oil in a large saucepan
  6. Add the cumin seeds. When they change color, add the red chillies broken into 2 pieces each
  7. Add the julienned ginger and sliced onions and sauté for about a minute or two
  8. Add the turmeric powder and red chilli powder and mix well
  9. Add the green bell pepper slices and cook for about 3-4 minutes
  10. Add paneer slices and sauté for another couple of minutes, taking care that the paneer slices do not break
  11. Add vinegar and salt and cook for another couple of minutes
  12. Add tomato slices and the garam masala and mix well. Cook for another couple of minutes and your paneer jhalfrazi is ready to serve!
Enjoy this with naan. It's a colorful stir-fried dish that is very easy to put together.