Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Jalfrezi

Hello everybody, hope you’re having an amazing day today. Today, I’m gonna show you how to make a distinctive dish, chicken jalfrezi. It is one of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Chicken Jalfrezi is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It is easy, it is quick, it tastes yummy. Chicken Jalfrezi is something which I’ve loved my whole life. They are fine and they look fantastic.

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To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook chicken jalfrezi using 16 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Chicken Jalfrezi:
  1. Take 5 tbsp ghee (use olive oil for a healthier option)
  2. Get 750 grams chicken breast pieces ( I prefer to use meat on the bone, so I used chicken legs)
  3. Get 3 tsp turmeric powder
  4. Get 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  5. Get 1 tbsp ginger paste ( you can use powder instead)
  6. Make ready 2 tsp ground cumin
  7. Get 1 tsp coriander powder
  8. Take bunch of chopped coriander leaves
  9. Prepare chili powder ( I used 1 tsp)
  10. Get 1 large onion, chopped
  11. Prepare 2 fresh green chillies, slit lengthways, plus 1 for garnish, Optional
  12. Get 5 tomatoes, roughly chopped
  13. Make ready 1 lemon, juice only
  14. Make ready pinch of salt
  15. Get 40 grams butter
  16. Prepare water

Chicken Jalfrezi is in essence an Indian curry dish believed to originate from the Bengal province. Early recipes clearly demonstrate that the jalfrezi was a method to use up leftovers such as meat and vegetables from the day before. No better way to combat food waste, would you say? Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat.

Steps to make Chicken Jalfrezi:
  1. Heat the oil in a pan, fry the onion and garlic over a low to medium heat for about 4-6 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft.
  2. In a separate bowl mix the chilli powder, turmeric and salt together. Combine well.
  3. Add the chicken to the powder and mix well to coat all the chicken.
  4. Then add the chicken to the pan and fry for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and it has cooked through.
  5. Add in the tomatoes, green chillies (if using), ginger, coriander powder and leaves and cumin into the pan. Reduce the heat to low to medium until it is simmering.
  6. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for about 25-30 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water when the mixture becomes too dry.
  7. Mix in the butter and add the lemon juice to taste.
  8. Plate the chicken onto a dish and serve with either rice or boiled potatoes. With a naan bread on the side and a few lime or lemon wedges. If you like garnish with more fresh chopped coriander and the sliced green chilli.

No better way to combat food waste, would you say? Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium high heat. Now add the onion and bell peppers and fry for about three minutes. You want the veggies to still have a bit of crunch to them. Jalfrezi or jhal frezi means quick fry and originates as a spicy dish of the British Raj era.

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