Chicken jalfrezi
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- 4 tbsp oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 4 clove garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 3 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp pinch salt
- 8 chicken breast (cut into large chunks)
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 3 tsp ground cumin
- 3 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 lime juice
- 400 g basmati rice (cooked according to packet instructions)
- 6 naan breads
- 2 lime (cut into wedges)
- 6 stems fresh coriander
- 1 red chilli (sliced)
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic over a low to medium heat for 4–5 minutes, or until softened
Mix the chilli powder, turmeric and salt together in a bowl until well combined, then add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat
Add the coated chicken to the pan and fry for 10–15 minutes, or until golden-brown and cooked through
Stir the tomatoes, ginger, cumin and coriander into the pan, then reduce the heat until the mixture is just simmering
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a tablespoon of water every so often if the mixture appears too dry
Stir in the butter and add the lemon juice, to taste
To serve, spoon the chicken jalfrezi onto serving plates
Serve with rice, naan and lime wedges on the side, then garnish with the chopped coriander and sliced red chillies
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