VEGETABLE JALFREZI

Vegetable Jalfrezi is most popular restaurant side dish in North India. Vegetable Jalfrezi is originated from an eastern India Bengal. Original name of the dish is “jhalphrize” means spicy food cooked on high flame.

It is an Indian stir fried veggie dish sautéed on high fire (jal) with regular spices like red chili powder and garam masala, mix of Chinese and South Asian cooking techniques used in its preparation. This semi dried stir fried veggie is delicious, crunchy and tasty too. In a survey in 2011, Jalfrezi was rated the most popular dish in UK Indian restaurants.

Vegetable Jalfrezi made in the Instant Pot!

This recipe is loaded with veggies, paneer and all cooked together in a tangy tomato sauce.

Pairs well with naan or rice.

Jalfrezi is a popular curry dish which originated in the Indian subcontinent and more often than not it was supposed to be spicy and tangy!

It was also traditionally made with chicken.

But my version is vegetarian (loaded with veggies), gets done in one-pot and mildly spiced (hey that’s me!).

This Vegetable Jalfrezi

✓ is easy to make in one-pot

✓ packed with so many flavors

✓ goes well with rice or naan

✓ can be made vegan by using tofu in place of paneer

Okay, the ingredient list for this vegetable jalfrezi might seem too long but honestly guys it comes together quickly.

I would suggest prepping everything in advance before you begin. So chop the veggies and have the spices ready to go before you start.

Once that’s done, it’s all about adding everything to the pot.

I have used several vegetables here- carrot, green peas, green peppers. There’s also paneer for that extra flavor.

You may use potatoes as well or green beans. I would not suggest using cauliflower as that would go mush in this time.

The jalfrezi curry is supposed to be spicy and tangy. Since I don’t prefer very spicy food, this is mildly spiced.

You may adjust the spices levels to taste.

The tang in this dish comes from vinegar and tomato ketchup so do not skip on those.

Vegan Jalfrezi

You can make the jalfrezi vegan by skipping the paneer and using tofu in place.

Can’t get simpler than that!

Vegetable Jalfrezi is best enjoyed with naan or rice. You can even serve it over cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.

Cre: CookwithManali