Best Chicken Jalfrezi
Discover the bold and vibrant flavours of chicken jalfrezi, a classic dish packed with tender chicken, stir-fried peppers, onions, and a rich, spicy sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals or family dinners.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 50 ml Oil
- 600 g Chicken
- 2 Onion
- 200 g Tomatoes (Canned)
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 200 Water
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Green Bell Pepper
- 1 tbsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves
- 1 handful Coriander
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until they are browned and softened.
- 2
Stir in the garlic paste and cook for another minute, allowing the aroma to develop.
- 3
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until the color changes, ensuring the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
- 4
Then, add the spices—chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder—and stir to coat the chicken and onions evenly.
- 5
Next, add the canned tomatoes and cook the mixture until the tomatoes soften and break down, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Pour in some water and bring it to a simmer, letting it cook on medium heat for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- 7
Add the red and green bell peppers, along with any green chillies you prefer, and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to soften the peppers slightly.
- 8
Finally, sprinkle in the dried fenugreek and fresh coriander, mixing everything together.