Main Course
Vegetarian
North Indian Cuisine
Beginner
For 2 people

Vegetable Jalfrezi: Spicy Stir-Fried Veggies in Rich Gravy


Vegetable Jalfrezi is a flavourful, wholesome curry packed with stir-fried mixed vegetables in a piquant tomato-onion gravy. The assorted vegetables retain their crunch and are coated in a thick gravy spiced with ginger, garlic and zesty Sunrise Sabji Masala. Quick to put together yet immensely satisfying, this nutritious curry is ideal for a fulfilling weeknight dinner. Pair it with hot rotis or steamed rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients

  • Assorted baton vegetables (chopped)

    300 g
  • Paneer (cubed)

    75 g
  • Peas

    15 g
  • Onion (sliced)

    1 large
  • Tomato (diced)

    1 large
  • Ginger-garlic paste

    2 tsp
  • Whole cumin

    1 tsp
  • Dry red chilli

    2 pcs
  • Sunrise Sabji Masala

    2 tsp
  • Sunrise Shahi Garam Masala

    1 tsp
  • Sunrise Red chilli powder

    1 tsp
  • Sunrise Turmeric powder

    1 tsp
  • Sunrise Mustard oil

    20 ml
  • Ghee

    2 tsp
  • Coriander leaves (finely chopped)

    as needed
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Water

    as required

Sunrise tip: For an extra depth of flavour, dry roast the cumin seeds until fragrant before adding them to the hot oil. This releases their essential oils and lends a delicious smoky aroma to the curry.

 

Steps

Step 1: Sauté the Aromatics & Veggies

Time: 5 minutes

Heat Sunrise Mustard Oil in a kadhai or wok. Add ghee, dry red chillies, whole cumin, ginger-garlic paste, sliced onions, diced tomatoes and assorted vegetables.

Now, sauté them for 2-3 minutes.

After this, add the cubed paneer to it.

 

Step 2: Add Spices & Water

Time: 10 minutes

Add Sunrise Turmeric powder, Sunrise Red Chilli powder, Sunrise Sabji Masala and salt. Mix well and sauté on high heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add water as required and cook by covering for 10 minutes.

 

Step 3: Season and Garnish

Time: 5 minutes

Remove the lid and add Sunrise Shahi Garam Masala and chopped coriander leaves. Give everything a good stir.

Transfer to the serving dish and garnish with ginger juliennes. Serve hot.

 

Goes Best With

  • Indian Breads: Tandoori roti, Naan, or Parathas

  • Rice: Steamed Basmati rice or Jeera rice