Vegetable Jalfrezi \ Mixed Vegetables in a Spicy Masala

Vegetable Jalfrezy....This medley of vegetables in a spicy masala is a delicious option for an Indian meal. I was cleaning my refrigerator yesterday and that's when I found half a capsicum, a few florets of cauliflower and a single carrot lying in the vegetable basket. These vegetables makes for a delicious mix vegetable curry and so without much brain storming, my dinner plan was ready. Frozen peas from the freezer and a packet of paneer added to this array of colorful veggies made into a lip smacking Vegetable Jalfrezi in no time. You can enjoy this dish with laccha Paratha or Naan. Here is the recipe to make it

All you need is

• Ghee - 2 tbsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Cumin \ Zeera - 1\2 tsp
• Onion - 1\2 cup ( thinly sliced )
• Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
• Green chili - 2  ( slit into half )
• Tomato puree - 3 tbsp
• Tomato ketchup - 2 tbsp
• Coriander powder - 2 tsp
• Red chili powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1\2 tsp
• Garam masala powder - 1\2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Paneer - 250 g ( cut into small pieces )
• Mixed vegetables - 2 cups ( I used capsicum, cauliflower, carrot and peas )
• Kasuri methi - 1 tbsp
• Sugar - 1\2 tsp
• Lemon juice - 2 tbsp
• Fresh cream - 2 tbsp
• Fresh coriander for garnishing

Vegetable Jalfrezi Recipe

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds.
3. When the seeds starts to crackle, add onion and fry till slightly browned.
4. Add ginger garlic paste and fry till the onions are nicely browned.
5. Add green chili, tomato puree and tomato ketchup.
6. Fry for a minute.
7. Add coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt.
8. Add 2 tbsp water.
9. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
10. Add mixed vegetables and cover and cook till done.
11. Add paneer, kasuri methi, sugar, lemon juice and fresh cream and cook for a minute.
12. Garnish with fresh coriander.
13. Serve hot with laccha paratha or Naan.