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Paneer Jalfrezi (Restaurant Style Curry)

Published: Jul 16, 2020 · Modified: Aug 26, 2022 by Geetha Priyanka · 17 Comments

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Paneer Jalfrezi - a classic spicy curry packed full of flavours, perfect for get together, curry night or any special occasions. This restaurant-style paneer jalfrezi recipe gets ready in less than 30 minutes, makes a great choice for a weekend feast and pairs well with naan or rice.

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Paneer Jalfrezi

As always, you will find the full ingredients list with measurements and detailed recipe instructions in a separate recipe box underneath the text section. To bypass the text section choose “SCROLL TO RECIPE” or “PRINT RECIPE” or click the “SCROLL TO VIDEO” option to watch the full video of this recipe. All options are located at the beginning of the post.

What is Jalfrezi?

Jalfrezi is one of the most popular dishes in Indian restaurants in the UK. In terms of heat levels(chilli-hot) Jalfrezi is generally misunderstood as 'medium hot curry' in most of the Indian restaurants, but actually it is a spicy curry. In fact, the word is derived from Bengali where 'Jhal' means spicy.

The vegetarian version Paneer Jalfrezi is a tangy and spicy semi-dry dish where paneer is cooked with onion, tomato, green chillies, bell peppers and spices. Jalfrezi is a delicious, crowd-pleasing curry for any special occasions and a perfect fuss-free dish to have as part of the party buffet spread. The base gravy can be made ahead and toss the paneer and sliced vegetables just before you plan to serve your guests. This paneer recipe will impress your guests and make them think you have spent hours in the kitchen!

Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe Variations

Fresh tomato puree can be substituted with canned chopped tomatoes.

For vegan version, swap tofu for paneer.

You can substitute tomato ketchup with tomato paste, sugar and vinegar.

You can add a few red chillies to make curry spicier. Break them into two or three pieces and then fry them with cumin.

You can use half oil and half butter to enhance the flavour of paneer curry.

How to Serve Paneer Jalfrezi

Jalfrezi pairs well with naan, paratha, kulcha or any flatbread.

This semi-dry dish goes well with flavoured rice dishes - Jeera Rice, Pulao Rice.

More Paneer Recipes

Paneer Makhani

Kadai Paneer

Methi Malai Paneer

Paneer Majestic

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Ingredients

Vegetables: onion (chopped and sliced), tomato (puree and sliced), ginger-garlic paste, sliced ginger, sliced mixed peppers (capsicum), green chilli, coriander.

Spices and Condiments: cumin, turmeric, chilli powder/cayenne pepper, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, tomato ketchup.

Paneer: I have used store bought paneer but you can use fresh homemade ones.

Ingredients to make Paneer Jalfrezi

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add cumin seeds and saute for a minute or until it changes colour.

2. Add chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chilli and saute for 5-7 minutes until the onion starts browning.

3. Put tomato puree, dry spices, salt, mix well and cook for 5 minutes or until oil separates from the onion-tomato gravy.

4. Mix in tomato ketchup and cook for a minute.

5. Stir in sliced onion, tomato, mixed peppers (capsicum) and saute for 2 minutes.

6. Add paneer and mix gently until well combined. finish off with coriander.

Process of cooking Paneer Jalfrezi

Serve spicy and tasty jalfrezi curry with rice or naan.

paneer jalfrezi

Tips and Tricks

Ensure mixed peppers (capsicum) are just half cooked so that the raw aroma vanishes and it retains its crunchiness.

The quality of paneer determines the texture and softness of paneer. Ensure the paneer is fresh and not expired.

If the paneer is hard, cut and soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes to make it soft.

Notes

I have used homemade tomato puree. You may use store-bought ones if you don't have enough time to make it at home.

Adjust spices as per your preferred spice levels. Jalfrezi is generally a spicy dish but feel free to customise to suit your taste buds.

Scale up the measurements as per your required quantity.

To save time pre-cut vegetables, make-ahead onion tomato masala and keep them in the refrigerator. Toss the sliced vegetables and paneer with onion tomato masala just before you plan to serve. Check the seasoning and adjust to your taste.

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Paneer Jalfrezi | Restaurant style paneer curry

Paneer Jalfrezi is a classic Indian cottage cheese curry packed with full of flavours, perfect for get together, curry night or any special occasions. This paneer jalfrezi recipe is a great choice for weekend feast as well.
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Course: Curries
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Geetha

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Ingredients

1 cup = 250ml ; 1 tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 teaspoon =5ml

  • 3 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 81 gm Onions finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 Green chillies slit
  • 95 gm Tomato puree
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1.5 teaspoon Chilli powder/ Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • Salt as required
  • 57 gm Tomato ketchup
  • 42 gm Onions sliced
  • 56 gm Tomatoes deseed and sliced
  • 118 gm Mixed bell peppers /Capsicum deseed and sliced
  • 1 inch Ginger cut into thin strips
  • 200 gms Paneer cut into 1 inch strips
  • handful Coriander leaves chopped

Instructions

  • Before you get started, scroll up a little and watch a quick recipe video.
  • Check the notes and tips at the bottom of the recipe for extra info and help.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, add cumin seeds and saute for few seconds. Let them sizzle and change colour.
  • Add chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chilli and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the onion starts browning.
  • Put tomato puree, dry spices, salt, mix well and cook for 5 minutes or until oil separates from the onion-tomato gravy.
  • Mix in tomato ketchup and cook for a couple of minute.
  • Stir in sliced onion, tomato, mixed bell peppers (capsicum) and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add paneer and mix gently until well combined.
  • Finally add chopped coriander and switch the flame off.
  • Serve spicy and tasty paneer jalfrezi with naan or rice.

Notes

I have used homemade tomato puree. You may use store-bought ones if you don't have enough time to make it at home.
Adjust spices as per your preferred spice levels. Jalfrezi is generally a spicy dish but feel free to customise to suit your taste buds.
Scale up the measurements as per your required quantity.
To save time pre-cut vegetables, make-ahead onion tomato masala and keep them in the refrigerator. Toss the sliced vegetables and paneer with onion tomato masala just before you plan to serve. Check the seasoning and adjust.
 
** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1535IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Paneer Jalfrezi | Restaurant style paneer curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
 
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
207
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
318
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
1535
IU
31
%
Vitamin C
 
46
mg
56
%
Calcium
 
257
mg
26
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Note: This post was originally published on 27/12/2018. Now updated with new images and video. 

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  1. Rafeeda - The Big Sweet Tooth

    January 07, 2019 at 12:49 pm

    This is surely something I would love to try for guests... that gravy looks nice and rich and just apt to be moped up with some thick naans...

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 26, 2019 at 6:50 pm

      Yes!! it pairs well with naan. I hope you like it and I am sure guests will come back to you for recipe 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jo Allison / Jo's Kitchen Larder

    January 06, 2019 at 11:30 pm

    5 stars
    Your curry sounds soo good! I really like jalfrezi but never had one with paneer, it might be time to change that! 🙂

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 26, 2019 at 6:49 pm

      I agree with you. Chicken or lamb jalfrezi is popular in restaurants and take aways. My husband too like chicken jalfrezi. I being a vegetarian love paneer.

      Reply
  3. Cat | Curly's Cooking

    January 05, 2019 at 10:37 pm

    5 stars
    This looks really tasty! I'm trying to eat less meat this year and this would be a great option. I might have to slightly tone down the spice level though!

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 26, 2019 at 6:46 pm

      I am so pleased to know. Yes!! you may have to reduce the spices if you really can't take spicy food. I hope you like it.

      Reply
  4. Jagruti Dhanecha

    January 04, 2019 at 3:41 pm

    Being a pure vegetrian we love almost all the paneer dishes and jalfrezi is one of them. Such a flavourful, colourful and lip-smacking dish.

    Reply
  5. Corina Blum

    January 03, 2019 at 10:29 pm

    5 stars
    A jalfrezi is one of my husband's favourite curries and the one he most often orders when we are out. Yours looks so tasty and I have to admit I wish I could try some right now!

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 04, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      I am pleased to know you like this recipe . Jalfrezi never fails to impress us. It is such a flavoursome and delicious curry.

      Reply
  6. Jacqui Bellefontaine

    January 03, 2019 at 6:49 pm

    5 stars
    Ohh I lovemaking meal completely from scratch. This sounds just the tasty type of meal full of flavour that I crave in winter. Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 04, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      Yes Jacqui this spicy curry is perfect to enjoy in winter. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to share my recipes in CookBlogShare.

      Reply
  7. AVIN

    January 03, 2019 at 6:45 pm

    5 stars
    Lovely recipe. Video really made it easier to understand how to make it. Now going to try this soon. ????

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 04, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      I am happy to know you find video helpful. Do try and let me know how you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  8. Jayashree

    January 03, 2019 at 11:57 am

    This is delicious, with all those spices. We love paneer at home. shall give this a try.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 04, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      I am glad to know you like this curry. I would love to know how you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  9. Lata Lala

    January 02, 2019 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    Paneer jalfrezi is my family's favourite dish. This recipe is saviour when sudden guests arrive and you need to serve vegetarian fare.
    Thank you for the detailed recipe.

    Reply
    • Geetha Priyanka

      January 04, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      I am pleased to know Lata. I agree with you this is a perfect recipe to serve guest.

      Reply

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