Paneer Jalfrezi (paneer With Green Peppers, Onions And Tomatoes)

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 large onion, halved and finely sliced
• 1/2 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• salt
• 1 small green pepper, quartered, deseeded and sliced (150g)
• 2 ripe tomatoes, quartered and sliced
• 150 g panir, cubed
• 3 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped (=cilantro)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a skillet and fry cumin seeds for one minute.
• 2 add onion and fry on low heat until soft. add more oil if necessary.
• 3 add ginger and garlic paste and fry for a few seconds until well blended.
• 4 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.
• 5 add the sliced pepper pieces, stir and simmer gently until they are nearly done but still hold their shape, for about 8 minutes.
• 6 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.
• 7 check the seasoning (you may need to add a little bit more salt, take off the heat and serve hot, sprinkled with fresh coriander.
• 8 serve with indian bread as suggested by monisha bharadway or with basmati rice and another indian dish/other indian dishes.