Chicken Jalfrezi Recipie and cooking method

                    Chicken Jalfrezi Recipie and cooking method

Here’s a simple and delicious Chicken Jalfrezi recipe for you!

Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or ghee)
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 2-3 green chilies, slit (adjust to taste)
• 1 bell pepper (capsicum), sliced (red or green)
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

For the Spices:

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
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Optional:

• 1/2 cup yogurt (for creaminess)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Cooking Method

1. Marinate the Chicken (Optional):

   • If you have time, marinate the chicken pieces in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and some salt for about 30 minutes to enhance flavor.

2. Heat Oil:

   • In a large pan or skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.

3. Sauté Onions:

   • Add the sliced onions and cook until they turn golden brown.

4. Add Ginger and Garlic:

   • Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

5. Add Chicken:

   • Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.

6. Spice It Up:

   • Add turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.

7. Add Tomatoes:

   • Stir in the chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes soften and create a sauce (about 5-7 minutes).
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8. Incorporate Bell Peppers:

   • Add the sliced bell peppers and mix. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the peppers to stay slightly crunchy.

9. Finish with Garam Masala:

   • Sprinkle in the garam masala and stir well. If using, add the lemon juice and mix.

10. Garnish and Serve:

    • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan, rice, or roti.

Tips

• Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of cream or coconut milk.

Enjoy your Chicken Jalfrezi! Let me know how it turns out!