Vegetable Jalfraize

by Tarla Dalal

Jalfrezi is usually a dish made with green chillies, capsicum and onions as the base. In this variation, I have used my favourite combination of tofu and mixed veggies as the main ingredients.

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Jalfrezi is usually a dish made with green chillies, capsicum and onions as the base. In this variation, I have used my favourite combination of tofu and mixed veggies as the main ingredients.

The tanginess imparted by the tomatoes and vinegar is the characteristic flavour of this dish.

You can also try other recipes like Corn Capsicum or Soya Kofta Curry .

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Vegetable Jalfraize recipe - How to make Vegetable Jalfraize

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

2 tsp soyabeans oil
1/4 cup sliced spring onions
1/4 cup sliced capsicum
1/4 cup tofu (bean curd/ soya paneer) cubes
1 cup boiled mixed vegetables
1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh tomato pulp
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp vinegar
1 tsp cornflour mixed with 1/2 cup of water
1/2 tsp sugar
a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
salt to taste
2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens for the garnish

Method

Heat the soya oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the spring onions and capsicum and sauté for 2 minutes while stirring continuously.
Add the tofu, mixed vegetables and tomatoes and sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Mix together the tomato pulp, tomato ketchup, vinegar, cornflour paste, sugar, turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala, coriander-cumin seeds powder and salt in a bowl.
Add this mixture to the vegetables, mix well and simmer on a slow flame for 5 minutes or till the gravy thickens and coats the vegetables evenly.
Serve hot garnished with spring onion greens.