Chicken Jalfrezi
Chicken Jalfrezi is mild-hot chicken recipe that has a rich flavored curry, decorated with capsicum and onion. The Chicken Jalfrezi recipe tastes best with hot roti or steamed rice and a generous amount of tomato sauce. While the cooking method can be traced back to Chinese culinary style, the recipe adds a flair of Pakistani spices which makes the recipe even more appetizing. Chicken jalfrezi originated from the time of the Mughal reigns and has been the most popular non-vegetarian recipe to this date. The name 'Jalfrezi' originated from the Bengali term 'jhal', which means hot.
This Chicken Jalfrezi is a recipe that can be made in minutes, using easy methods and limited ingredients. In fact, you may have the ingredients at your home right now! The spicy recipe is perfect for parties and celebrations, and can be served with Naan or Steamed Rice.
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Chicken............................... 1 kg, boneless
Oil....................................... 1/2 cup
Garam Masala Powder....... 1 teaspoon
Capsicum............................ 2, diced
Ginger Garlic Paste............ 2 teaspoon
Yogurt................................. 250 grams
Tomatoes........................... 2
Lemon Juice...................... 4 tablespoon
Onions............................... 2, diced
Green Chilies..................... 6
Chicken Jalferezi Masala... 1 packet (50 grams)
How to make Chicken Jalfrezi
METHOD:
- Thoroughly mix together chicken, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, garam masala, and Chicken Jalferezi Masala.
- Leave it to marinate for half an hour.
- Heat the oil and add the chicken, cooking with the lid on for about 10 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the capsicum, onions, tomatoes and green chilies.
- Turn the heat up high and quickly stir until well fried.
- Pour in the lemon juice, simmer gently for 5 minutes, and serve on a bed of plain boiled rice.
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Ayesha Minaz, islamabad