Chicken Jalfarezi

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into small cubes
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the ginger paste, chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and salt and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the bell pepper and tomato and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
6. Add the cream and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the cilantro and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Chicken Jalfarezi originated in India but is now popular around the world.
• It is traditionally served with naan or flatbread.
• The dish gets its name from the Hindi word “jalfarezi” which means “stir-fry”.