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.
Servings2
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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