- Cut the veggies and paneer length wise and keep aside. In a Pan, heat oil. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Then add sliced onions, minced ginger, garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until light brown. Next, add the spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, a splash of water, and saute the masala on medium-high heat for another minute. Add the bell peppers and continue sautéing them for another 2-3 minutes till they are tender and cooked. Add sliced tomato and tomato puree and saute for a minute until the tomatoes soften. Finally, add the paneer, garam masala, toss well to coat with all the spices. Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Lastly, squeeze from fresh lime juice and sprinkle some freshly chopped coriander leaves. Paneer Jalfrezi curry recipe is ready to serve with naan.