Furikake Jalfreezi

Name: Furikake Jalfreezi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 3 cups cubed paneer; 3/4 big onion, large dice; 1/2 capsicum or bell pepper large dice; Oil 4 Tbsp, divided; Panch phoron 1 tsp; 1 can of Rotel; 2 green chillies, small dice, optional; Grated garlic or garlic paste 2 tsp; Ginger paste 1 tbsp; Furikake seasoning 1 tsp; Garam masala 2 tsp; Liquid smoke 4 drops; Ketchup 2 Tbsp; Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp; 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional); Kasuri methi 1 tsp; Chopped cilantro 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:10min

My own recipe: Furikake ups the classic Paneer Jalfreezi flavors several notches. Feel free to double garam masala if you don't have furikake, but then it wouldn't be Furikake Jalfreezi. Comes together super easy. Definitely a luxurious week night meal, with store bought naan. Or get some long grain rice going before you start this. Or if you have a little extra time, make rotis. We like it very hot. So leave out the chilies and chili powder if your furikake is hot enough for you. Panch phoron can be found in Indian grocery stores, or you can just combine mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, nigella seeds and fennel seeds in equal measure.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:55:19 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories478.5 kcal (24%)

Total Fat29.9 g (43%)

Carbs33.5 g (13%)

Sugars28.3 g (31%)

Protein17.4 g (35%)

Sodium506.2 mg (25%)

Fiber2.8 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

3 cupspaneer

cubed

0.75onion

big, large dice

0.5capsicum

or bell pepper, large dice

4 TbspOil

divided

1 tspPanch phoron

1 canRotel

2green chillies

small dice, optional

2 tspgarlic

Grated, or garlic paste

1 Tbspginger paste

1 tspFurikake seasoning

2 tspgaram masala

4 dropsLiquid smoke

2 Tbspketchup

½ tspturmeric powder

½ tspchili powder

optional

1 tspKasuri Methi

2 Tbspcilantro

Chopped

2 Tbsplemon juice

Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, soak paneer cubes in hot water. If your cubes were frozen like mine, put them in freshly boiled water. (Skip this step if you have fresh homemade paneer). Cover, set aside.

Step 2

In a medium sized microwave-safe bowl, throw in the chopped onions and capsicum, drizzle some oil and a sprinkle of salt. Heat in microwave for 4 minutes.

Step 3

Heat some oil (2-3 Tbsp) in a large wok or 12 inch pan on medium heat, add panch phoron, let splutter.

Step 4

Add green chillies, ginger and garlic. Saute until the chillies are slightly browned. Turn up the heat. Working quickly from here on out, add the cooked onions, capsicum and Rotel. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add furikake, garam masala, turmeric and chili powder, smoke and ketchup. Saute for a couple of minutes. Stir in the drained paneer.

Step 6

Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice. Garnish with kasuri methi (rub it between your hands to break apart before tossing it in) and cilantro.