Vegetable Jalfrezi
40 min · 12 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
A colourful stir-fry of cauliflower, courgette, and peppers in a tangy, boldly spiced tomato sauce — high-heat cooking keeps the vegetables with a pleasant bite and the sauce vibrant and lively.
Allergy Info
None
Diet Info
Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Cauliflowerbroken into small florets0.5 small
- Courgettecut into 2cm half-moons0.5 medium
- Red Pepperdeseeded and cut into 2cm strips0.5
- Green Pepperdeseeded and cut into 2cm strips0.5
- Onioncut into 2cm wedges and layers separated0.5 large
- Garlic Clovesminced2
- Fresh Gingerfinely grated10 g
- Green Chilliesfinely sliced1
- Fresh Corianderroughly chopped0.5 small handful
Tins & Jars
- Tinned Chickpeasdrained and rinsed100 g
- Chopped Tomatoestinned200 g
- Tomato Purée0.5 tbsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Cumin Seeds0.5 tsp
- Ground Coriander1 tsp
- Ground Cumin0.5 tsp
- Kashmiri Chilli Powder0.5 tsp
- Ground Turmeric0.25 tsp
- Garam Masala0.25 tsp
- Saltto taste
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil1.5 tbsp
- White Wine Vinegar0.5 tbsp
Utensils
- Large heavy frying pan or wok
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Fine grater
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Colander
- Plate
Method
Break the cauliflower into small florets, cut the courgette into 2cm half-moons, deseed and cut the peppers into 2cm strips, and cut the onion into 2cm wedges with the layers separated.
Mince the garlic, finely grate the ginger, finely slice the green chillies, drain and rinse the chickpeas, and roughly chop the fresh coriander.
Heat the oil in a large heavy frying pan or wok over high heat. Add the cumin seeds and sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the cauliflower florets and stir-fry on high heat for 4–5 minutes until golden at the edges. Transfer to a plate.
Add the onion wedges and peppers to the pan. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until slightly charred but still crunchy.
Add the courgette and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Add the tomato purée, ground coriander, ground cumin, Kashmiri chilli powder, and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
Add the tinned chopped tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy.
Return the cauliflower to the pan. Add the chickpeas and white wine vinegar. Stir well and cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the garam masala and season with salt to taste.
Serve hot, scattered with fresh chopped coriander.
