Hyderabadi Recipes

Our Hyderabadi Recipes section contains recipes of traditional Hyderabadi cuisine. Hyderabadi food is very spicy and hot and is characterized by liberal use of exotic spices, ghee and dry fruits . Lamb is extensively used in non vegetarian Hyderabadi dishes. Try our delectable Hyderabadi recipes.

Paneer Jhalfrezi Recipe

Jalfrezi is an anglicized version of dry or gravy-less curry. Learn how to make/prepare Paneer Jhalfrezi by following this easy recipe.
Ingredients:
• 2 Dry red chilies •
1 Red Onion
• 2 Inch Ginger
• 2 Green chilies
• 2 Tomatoes
• 2 Capsicums
• 400 gm Paneer
• 1/4 Cup coriander leaves
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala powder
• 1.5 tbsp Vinegar • 2 tbsp Oil • Salt to taste

How to make Paneer Jhalfrezi:

• Break the red chilies into two pieces, peel and chop the onions into thick slices and separate the onion rings. • Peel and cut the ginger into pieces, wash & chop the green chilies. • Cut the tomato and bell pepper into half, remove the seeds and cut them into long slices. • Finely chop the coriander leaves and cut the paneer into finger size pieces. • Heat oil in a kadai, add cumin seeds and when they change color, add the halved red chilies. • Next add the ginger pieces, sliced onions and sauté for a minute. • Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder & stir well. • Then mix the capsicum pieces and cook for a few minutes, then add the paneer pieces and toss. • Lastly add the salt, vinegar, tomato pieces, garam masala powder & cook for 2-3 minutes. • Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves. • Paneer Jhalfrezi is ready.