A Low Carb -Keto Recipe using instant Buna Masala, Paneer- Mixed Vegetable Jalfrezi is a simple stir-fried vegetable -paneer medley. A delicious accompaniment to rotis this dish dates to the British Raj. The leftovers of the lavish British parties and gatherings were reinvented by the Indian Servants working for the British masters into this quick curry. The bland food was transformed into a flavourful dry curry with the addition of Indian spices and sauces.
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Ingredients for Veg Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe:
- Panner cut into 2 inches lengthwise sticks 200g
- Onions 1 big thinly sliced
- Tomato 1 big sliced
- Capsicum red, yellow & green 1 each cut into strips
- Carrots 1 big cut into a 2-inch stick
- Oil 1 tsp
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
- Bhuna Masala paste 1 tbsp
- Tomato sauce 2 tbsp
- Kasuri methi 1 tsp
Preparation method for Veg Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe:
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. When hot add the cumin. When cumin browns add the bhuna masala paste and stir well into the hot oil. Now simmer the flame.
- Add the vegetables. Turn the flame to high and stir fry the vegetables on high flame for a minute or two. Lower the flame, cover, and cook till the vegetables are tender.
- Ensure the vegetables are crisp but cooked.
- Add paneer and sauté well with the vegetables. Do not fry or over-cook the paneer. It should be a gentle stir. Add the tomato sauce and crushed kasturi methi. Check for taste and add salt. Care must be taken here as buna masala and tomato sauce have salt. Add a dash of sugar as a final finish.
- Remove and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with roti or rice.
Healthy & Delightful “Veg Paneer Jalfrezi” is Ready 🙂
