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Authentic Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe: Spicy Indian Curry

Authentic Chicken Jalfrezi

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large Onion sliced
  • 2 medium Bell peppers red and green, sliced
  • 2 medium Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste freshly minced preferred
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 2 whole Green chili peppers slit lengthwise
  • 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sliced onions and bell peppers, stir-frying until slightly softened but still crisp, then remove them from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the ginger garlic paste and slit green chilies, sauteing for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken pieces, turmeric powder, and red chili powder, cooking until the chicken is browned on all sides.
  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes and salt to taste, cover the pan, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Return the sauteed onions and bell peppers to the skillet, sprinkle with garam masala, and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot alongside naan bread or basmati rice.