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Chicken Jalfrezi

Stir-fried chicken with bell peppers, onions and tomatoes in a tangy masala.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g boneless chicken cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 green bell pepper cut in strips
  • 1 red bell pepper cut in strips
  • 2 green chilies slit
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds. Add half the sliced onion and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and chicken and fry on high heat for 5 minutes until the chicken turns white.
  3. Add the tomatoes, salt, chili, coriander and turmeric. Cover and cook on medium for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the sauce is thick.
  4. Add the remaining onion, the bell peppers and green chilies. Stir-fry on high heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice. Serve hot.

Notes

Serve with naan or rice. Keeps 3 days refrigerated.