Chicken Jalfrezi

Name: Chicken Jalfrezi
Total time: 2100 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken boneless cubes; 2-3 finely chopped Onions; 1 1/2 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste; 3-4 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Coriander powder; 1 tsp Cumin powder; 1 1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 2 tsp Salt; 200 gm Tomato paste; 1 bunch chopped Coriander Leaves; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 cubed Green Capsicum; 2 cubed Yellow Bell Peppers; 2 cubed Red Bell Peppers; 2 cubed Orange Bell Peppers; 1 large cubed Onion

ZMA @zesty5

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Jalfrezi means hot fry. Originally this is a bit on the hot or the spicy side but of course it can be made to suit our palate as per our own convenience. There is no need of adding much hotter Green Chillies and instead can be sufficed with different coloured Bell Peppers like I did for my family. The only thing is the thick sauce that is the main attraction apart from the topping done with cubed Onions and Bell Peppers of various colours. That's it. The dish looks instantly beautiful with an irresistible sauce and a perfect healthy topping of sauteed Bell Peppers. You would love it for sure.

Jalfrezi is my go to dish whenever I don't feel like cooking an elaborate meal for my family. This dish comes to my rescue each time. It's absolutely refreshing and flavourful plus easily done with everyday spices available in any pantry. Be it Lunch or Dinner or a visit of uninvited guests or extended family, this is just perfect. It is always a crowd pleaser. Let's get started with the recipe straight away.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

30-35 minutes

5-6 servings

1 kgChicken boneless cubes
2-3finely chopped Onions
1 1/2 tbspGinger Garlic paste
3-4 tbspOil
1 tbspCoriander powder
1 tspCumin powder
1 1/2 tspRed Chilli powder
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
2 tspSalt
200 gmTomato paste
1 bunchchopped Coriander Leaves
1/2 tspGaram Masala
For Bell Peppers -
1 tbspOil
2cubed Green Capsicum
2cubed Yellow Bell Peppers
2cubed Red Bell Peppers
2cubed Orange Bell Peppers
1large cubed Onion

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Steps

30-35 minutes

1

Put the oil into a deep, wide saucepan or a saute pan. Add the onion and cook on a gentle heat, with the lid on, for about 3 minutes, until the onions are softened but not browned. Add the chicken cubes first. Saute a little until the colour changes a bit. Next add ginger garlic paste, red chilli, cumin, coriander, garam masala and turmeric. Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes with the lid off. Add a splash of water if it gets too dry.
2

Stir well to coat the meat in the onions and spices and add fresh tomato paste either homemade or store bought. Bring the curry to the boil and then turn down the heat to medium-low and cook for 15-18 minutes with the lid until the chicken has cooked through and the sauce has reduced to your liking.
3

Meanwhile in a tablespoon of oil, saute cubed coloured bell peppers and also an onion too in a separate pan. You can use any number of coloured bell peppers that are available to you easily along with the green capsicum. Saute on a low just until done for about 4-5 minutes.
4

Stir occasionally. And add it to the pan with the cooked chicken. Stir in the chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) and remove from the heat.
Serve with plain boiled rice, pulao or naans. Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on January 02, 2025 23:17

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.