Chicken Jalfrezi

Chicken Jalfrezi

A delicious home-made curry which is filled full of flavour and very easy to make!

Serves 4

Prep time 10 minutes

Cooking time 50 minutes

Ingredients

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, peeled & finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, peeled, sliced

1 tsp chilli powder

3 tsp ground turmeric

pinch salt

750g/1lb 10oz chicken breast, cut into large chunks

400g can of chopped tomatoes

2 tsp ground ginger

3 tsp ground cumin

3 tsp ground coriander

2 tbsp melted butter

1 lemon, juice only

To serve

basmati rice, cooked according to packet instructions

Indian Breads

2 limes, cut into wedges

2 handfuls fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

Preparation method

1.       In a large frying pan or wok heat the oil and add the onion and garlic.  Fry over a low to   medium heat for 5 minutes or until softened.

2.       In a bowl mix together the chilli powder, turmeric and salt, add the chicken pieces and mix until fully coated.

3.       Now add the chicken to the pan and fry for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

4.       Add the tomatoes, ginger, cumin, coriander into the pan, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.  Add water if the pan becomes to dry.

5.       Stir through the butter and add the lemon juice to taste.

6.       To serve, divide between 4 warm serving plates.  Serve with rice, Indian breads and lime wedges and sprinkle with the chopped coriander, enjoy