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Vegetable Jalfrezi

Stir-fried vegetables in a tangy tomato-pepper masala.

28min
179kcal
3.5gprotein
Vegetable Jalfrezi — Indian recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 2 Bell pepper
  • ½ Cauliflower
  • 2 Carrot
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Tomato
  • 1 Ginger
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • ½ tsp Ground turmeric
  • 3 tbsp Neutral oil
  • 1 tsp Salt

Method

  1. Slice the onion and grate or finely mince the ginger.
  2. Heat the oil over medium heat and add the cumin seeds; once they sizzle and turn fragrant, add the onion and ginger and fry until softened, then stir in the turmeric and cook about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. While the aromatics fry, cut the cauliflower into small bite-size florets.
  4. While the aromatics fry, cut the carrot and bell pepper into bite-size pieces.
  5. While the aromatics fry, cut the tomato into wedges.
  6. Add the cauliflower, carrot, bell pepper, and tomato with the salt and stir-fry over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender but still have a little bite, about 10 minutes.
  7. Take the pan off the heat and stir through the garam masala.
  8. Serve with roti.

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About Vegetable Jalfrezi

Vegetable Jalfrezi is a bright, stir-fried curry with roots in the Indian subcontinent's tradition of refrying leftovers into something new, a technique that gives the dish its characteristic dry, glossy coating rather than a soupy gravy. Here cauliflower, carrot and bell pepper are cooked over higher heat with onion, ginger and a tomato-forward masala so the vegetables keep some bite and a little char. Whole cumin seeds bloomed in oil and a hit of turmeric and garam masala build the aroma, while the tomato lends the signature tang. Cutting the vegetables while the aromatics fry keeps everything moving at stir-fry pace.

It tastes tangy and warming with a fresh, sharp edge from the peppers and tomato, and the vegan, oil-based method keeps it lighter than cream-based curries. The texture is the point: crisp-tender vegetables in a clingy masala rather than anything stewed to softness. Jalfrezi is a natural weeknight main because it is fast, forgiving of whatever firm vegetables you have, and high in volume for its calories. Serve it with roti, naan or plain rice to balance its punchy, sour-spicy flavor.

Vegetable Jalfrezi: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Vegetable Jalfrezi?

A serving has about 179 calories — 3.5g protein, 17.2g carbs, 11.6g fat, 5.1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Vegetable Jalfrezi gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Vegetable Jalfrezi has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How many servings does Vegetable Jalfrezi make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.