Vegetable Paneer Jalfrezi is an easy and healthy stir fry recipe made with cottage cheese, vegetables like bell peppers and Indian spices

• 2 Tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 Tsp cumin seeds
• 1 Medium onion sliced lengthwise
• 1 Tsp ginger minced
• 1 Tsp garlic minced
• 1 Tsp red chili powder
• 2 Tsp turmeric powder
• 1 Tsp coriander powder
• 1 Tbsp water
• 5 Red bell pepper sliced lengthwise
• 5 Green bell pepper sliced lengthwise
• 5 Yellow bell pepper sliced lengthwise
• 1 Medium tomato sliced lengthwise, de-seeded
• 5 Cup tomato puree 1 large tomato
• 200g Paneer cut lengthwise
• 5 Tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 Tsp kasuri methi optional
• Juice of half lime
• 2 Tbsp coriander leaves

• Cut the veggies and paneer length wise and keep aside.
• In a kadai/pan, heat oil, once oil is hot, add cumin seeds let them sizzle.
• Then add sliced onions ,minced ginger, garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until light brown.
• Next add the spices like turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, salt and a splash of water and saute the masala on medium high heat another minute.
• Make sure to add the water else spices will burn.
• Add the bell peppers and continue sautéing them for another 2-3 minutes till they tender and cooked.
• Add sliced tomato and tomato puree and saute for a minute until the tomatoes soften.
• Finally add the paneer, garam masala, toss well to coat with all the spices. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes. You can also add kasthuri methi at this stage.
• Lastly, Squeeze from fresh lime juice and sprinkle some freshly chopped coriander leaves.
• Paneer Jalfrezi is ready to serve with naan or rice.