Chicken Jalfrezi
This delicious chicken Jalfrezi is a tangy tomato-based chicken and bell peppers stir-fry curry that comes together quickly for the perfect weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts around 400- 500 gms diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 large onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 2 large Tomatoes chopped or 1 cup crushed
- 2-4 Green chili chopped (adjust to preference)
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt as per taste
- ½ cup oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup or red chili sauce
- ¾ - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar optional
- Cilantro to Garnish
- 1 cup Green and red bell pepper chopped
Instructions
- In a pot on medium heat, add ½ cup of oil and sliced onion. Cook till softened and translucent.
- Add the chicken and ginger garlic paste. Mix well until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
- Add the ground spices: red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, and cook till the spices coat the chicken.
- Add the chopped tomatoes. If using fresh tomatoes, mix well and cover till they are soft. If using crushed tomatoes, mix well until incorporated.
- Once the tomatoes are soft, add green chili and mix well. Cover and cook till oil separates and floats to the top.
- Add in soy sauce, ketchup or red chili sauce, vinegar, and mustard. Mix well.
- Mix in the chopped bell peppers and remove from heat.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with Paratha or Naan or a side of steamed basmati rice.