Chicken Jalfrezi

Chicken Jalfrezi is a mix of Pakistani and Chinese cuisine. It’s a mildly spiced tomato based gravy with boneless chicken, onions and capsicum seasoned with Desi spices.

Ingredients:

For Chicken Marinade:

• 500 gm boneless chicken, cut into large chunks
• 1 tablespoon yoghurt
• ½ teaspoon red chili powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste

For Jalfrezi Gravy:

• 4 tablespoons oil
• 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
• 2 green chili, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, cut into cubes
• green capsicum, cut in cubes
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons coriander

Method:

• Place the chicken in a bowl. Add yoghurt, ginger garlic paste, salt and red chili powder. Marinate for about 1 – 2 hours.
• Heat oil in a pan and add ginger garlic paste. Add the green chilies, followed by tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir for a few minutes till the tomatoes soften, and oil separates.
• Turn heat to medium, and add the marinated chicken pieces. Cook for about 3 – 4 minutes till chicken changes color. Add the capsicum and onion, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add water, and cover the lid. Cook on low heat till the chicken is cooked through.
• Take off lid, and then add lemon juice followed by coriander.
• Serve hot with rice.