Master the Art of Chicken Jalfrezi: Easy Steps for a Flavor Explosion"

ABOUT CHICKEN JALFREZI

Chicken is one of the favorite products which is enjoyed by many eaters for any meal; be it the morning breakfast or the evening dinner. It is also another source of protein. Today I will be giving you the procedure to prepare a food that is called Chicken Jalfrezi. This dish is a semi-gravy dish where no gravy is formed, but the chicken preparations are dry and spicy. This one is made from boneless chicken and has vegetables such as onions and bell peppers or capsicum. Chicken Jalfrezi is an Indian dish easy on calorie count.

The dish hails from Bangladesh and West Bengal in India but it is a feature in many a British Indian restaurant today. It is like Chicken Tikka Masala but not monotonous to it. The name “Jalfrezi” comes from two words: Thus, Jal which actually means spicy and Frezi a term often used to mean stir-fry. Now, let me share with you what ingredients are necessary for this or that dish as well as how it is better to do it.

INGREDIENTS

1. Boneless chicken – 500-600 grams.
2. Kashmiri red chilli powder – 1 teaspoon
3. Garam masala – 1/2 teaspoon
4. Cumin powder – 1/2 teaspoon
5. Coriander powder – 1/2 teaspoon
6. Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
7. Kasuri methi – 1 teaspoon
8. Black pepper – 1/4 teaspoon
9. Lemon juice – 2 teaspoons
10. Onion – 1/2 cup fine chopped
11. Onion – 1/2 cup (diced, layer separated)
12. Ginger paste -1/2 tablespoon
13. Garlic paste -1/2 tablespoon
14. Red bell pepper – 1 small sized
15. Yellow bell pepper -1 small sized
16. Capsicum -1 small sized
17. Slit green chillies – 3-4
18. Fresh tomato puree – 1/2 cup
19. Coriander leaves for garnishing

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN JALFREZI

STEP -1
Before start cooking, wash the chicken and cut the veggies like capsicum and red, yellow bell pepper and keep aside.
STEP -2
Take a large bowl and add chicken and all the spices like 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/4 black pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and leave it for marinate in the refrigerator for half an hour.
STEP -3
Now take a large pan, add sunflower oil. Then add a large onion finely chopped, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 1 chopped green chilli and fry for 5 minutes until it turns brown.
STEP -4
Heat another pan fry coriander powder, cumin powder and turmeric powder with oil for a minute. Then add 1/2 cup of tomato puree, salt as per taste and add the onion mixture. Then add 1/2 cup of water and cook for 10-15 minutes and wait for smooth consistency.
STEP -5
Heat another pan, add vegetable oil and add the marinated chicken and stir for 2 minutes. Then low the heat and add diced, layer separated onion , red, yellow bell pepper, capsicum and finely chopped green chillies, stir until the onions soften.
STEP -6
Now it’s time to add the sauce which is prepared before in the cooked chicken and cook for 10 minutes.
STEP -7
Add 1 teaspoon garam masala and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
So, your mouthwatering delicious Chicken Jalfrezi is ready to serve. Serve it with butter naan or roti. Enjoy the food with a smile.