Chicken Jalfrezi
Submitted by Janey on September 8, 2019 - 6:59pm
Ingredients:
6 long green chillies
675g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp sunflower oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 pack chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbs ground coriander
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp flaked sea salt
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into rough 3cm chunks
2 tomatoes, quartered
2 tbsp fresh ginger
Dash or two lemon juice
2 tbsp melted butter (optional)
Course:
Main Course
Serves:
6
Cooking Time:
20 mins prep + 55 mins
Method:
Finely chop 4 of the chillies
Split the other 2 chillies from stalk to tip on 1 side.
Fry garlic, onions, chopped chillies, turmeric, & salt. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
Add the chicken and whole chillies, and chopped tomatoes - fry gently turning regularly.
Cover & cook for about 20 minutes.
Uncover, and simmer for another 10 minutes to let the excess liquid evaporate.
Add the quartered tomatoes, and green peppers and fry for 2–3 minutes more, stirring until the vegetables are just tender.
Add the butter, cumin, ground coriander, ginger ,and fresh coriander, (and lemon juice to taste)
Simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes.