Chicken Jalfrezi
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Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 pepper, sliced
- 2 onions chopped
- 250ml beef stock
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 4 cardomom pods
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 4 cloves chopped garlic
- Thumb of ginger, grated
- 1 chilli, chopped
- 1 tsp sweetner (or sugar)
- Fresh coriander seeds
- 2 tbsps garam masala
- 3 tbsp fat free natural yogurt
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Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Jalfrezi, a delightful dish that brings a touch of warmth to your table. Tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and aromatic garam masala meld beautifully with a medley of spices, fresh peppers, and juicy tomatoes, creating a rich and satisfying sauce. As it simmers, the enticing aroma fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around. Serve it alongside fluffy rice and a cooling yogurt dip for a truly comforting meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Method
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Chop the chicken in to small pieces and marinade in the yoghurt and 3 tbsp of garam masala – overnight if possible.
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Add all the seeds to a dry pan on a medium heat for about a minute to get the flavours going.
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Empty them into a pestle and mortar (or a bowl and a rolling pin) and grind up.
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Add all other spices to the bowl apart from the cardamom pods and mix with 1/2 tsp salt and pepper.
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Fry off onions garlic, ginger and chilli in fry light until soft on a low heat.
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Add the spice mix and fry for one min.
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Add a tbsp tomato purée and sugar and fry for 1 min.
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Add the sliced pepper, chopped coriander stalks, marinaded chicken, chopped tomatoes and stock.
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Bring to boil.
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Simmer on a medium heat for around 20 mins or until chicken is cooked and the sauce is a good consistency.
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Finish with a handful of coriander leaves.
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