Chicken Jalfrezi

Ingredients

• 500g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste
• 2 teaspoons of garam masala
• 2 teaspoons of red chilli powder
• 2 teaspoons of cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons of coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 cup of canned tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1/4 cup of fresh coriander, chopped
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and ginger-garlic paste, and fry for 3 minutes.
2. Add the chicken cubes and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the garam masala, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and sugar, and fry for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the canned tomatoes and fry for another 3 minutes.
5. Add the water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Jalfrezi is a popular Indian curry that is usually made with chicken, vegetables, or both.
• The name jalfrezi means “stir fry” in Hindi.
• This dish is usually served with hot steamed rice or naan bread.