Veg Jalfrezi | Vegetable Jalfrezi

Vegetable Jalfrezi is a popular Chinese dish made by stir frying vegetables & spices in tomato puree. Veg Jalfrezi is a great side for ricemeal, roti, chapathi and can be used as a stuffing for rolls as well. Veg Jalfrezi will also be liked by kids who do not like veggies.

I made this Vegetable Jalfrezi when I had veggies each of only little in hand, so thought to make a combined vegetable curry and hence this jalfrezi was an apt choice.This is perfect to stuff with kathi rolls.Other Jalfrezi Recipes:
Paneer Babycorn Jalfrezi
Paneer Jalfrezi

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Veg Jalfrezi

Vegetable Jalfrezi is a popular Chinese dish made by stir frying vegetables & spices in tomato puree. Veg Jalfrezi is a great side for ricemeal, roti, chapathi and can be used as a stuffing for rolls as well. Veg Jalfrezi will also be liked by kids who do not like veggies.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time40 minutes mins

Servings2

AuthorSharmilee J

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Ingredients

• 1/3 cup baby corn
• 1/2 cup mushroom
• 1 medium sized onion cut lengthwise
• 1/2 medium sized capsicum cut lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
• 2 medium sized tomatoes pureed
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon kasoori methi
• 1 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped
• salt to taste

To temper:

• 2 teaspoon oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

Instructions

• Chop tomatoes roughly and puree it, set aside.
• Chop all the veggies lengthwise and keep it ready.
• In a pan add onions fry till transparent, then add mushrooms saute for a minute then add carrot and baby corn.
• Add capsicum, sauté for a minute.
• Cook for few mins until the veggies are sautéed but still crisp, Remove from pan and Set aside.
• In a pan heat oil - add jeera let it crackle then add tomato puree.
• Add red chilli powder and garam masala powders mix well. Let it cook in low flame till raw smell of tomatoes leave. It will start to thicken.
• At this stage add the vegetables,add little water and cook covered for few mins.
• Finally add paneer, give a mix and let it cook for 2mins for the masalas to blend well. Add tomato sauce.
• Garnish with coriander leaves, kasoori methi, stir once and switch off.
• Serve Veg Jalfrezi hot / warm with roti or pulao or rice.

Notes

• The vegetables need to be crunchy so don't over cook.
• As my tomato sauce was slightly sweet, I didn't add any sugar. You can add a pinch of sugar while adding tomato sauce for a sweet tangy taste.
• You can make thin phulkas and  stuff it with jalfrezi and roll it like frankie.
• You can add carrots or any other veggie of your choice. Or add chicken pieces too.
• Adjust quantity of water according to the consistency of the curry.

Nutrition Facts

Veg Jalfrezi

Amount Per Serving (125 g)

Calories 142 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Sodium 68mg3%

Potassium 651mg19%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 2422IU48%

Vitamin C 63mg76%

Calcium 42mg4%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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How to make Veg Jalfrezi

1. Chop tomatoes roughly and puree it,Set aside.Chop all the veggies lengthwise and keep it ready.
   
2. In a pan add onions fry till transparent, then add mushrooms saute for a minute then add carrot and baby corn.
   
3. Add capsicum,saute for a minute.Cook for few mins until the veggies are sauted but still crisp,Remove from pan and Set aside.In a pan heat oil – add jeera let it crackle then add tomato puree.
   
4. Add red chilli powder and garam masala powders mix well.Let it cook in low flame till raw smell of tomatoes leave.It will start to thicken.
   
5. At this stage add the vegetables,add little water and cook covered for few mins.
   
6. Finally add paneer, give a mix and let it cook for 2mins for the masalas to blend well.Add tomato sauce.Then garnish with coriander leaves,kasoori methi , stir once and switch off.
   

Serve hot / warm with roti or pulao or rice.

Expert Tips

• The vegetables need to be crunchy so don’t over cook.
• As my tomato sauce was slightly sweet, I didn’t add any sugar.You can add a pinch of sugar while adding tomato sauce for a sweet tangy taste.
• You can make thin phulkas and  stuff it with jalfrezi and roll it like frankie.
• You can add carrots or any other veggie of your choice.Or add chicken pieces too.
• Adjust quantity of water according to the consistency of the curry.