Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe - Chicken And Bell Peppers In Tomato Gravy

Chicken Jalfrezi is a simple and quick recipe where the Chicken pieces and vegetables are stir fried and tossed along with tomatoes and spices. Serve this delicious Chicken gravy along with Phulka and Salad.

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Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe - Chicken And Bell Peppers In Tomato Gravy
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Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe is a simple and quick to cook recipe where the Chicken pieces and vegetables are stir fried and tossed along with tomatoes and spices.

The addition of homemade tomato puree, when combined with the homemade garam masala powder, and the fresh coriander leaves, brings out the fresh flavours of the Chicken Jalfrezi.

Serve the Chicken Jalfrezi along with Phulka's and Mooli Raita Recipe for a weeknight dinner.

If you are looking for more Chicken recipe, here are some more easy chicken recipes that you can cook for lunch/dinner:

  1. Arabian Chicken Mandi Recipe
  2. Chettinad Pepper Chicken Dry Recipe
  3. Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe

Course: One Pot Dish
Diet: High Protein Non Vegetarian
Equipments Used: Hard Anodised Kadai (Wok)
Prep in

20 M

Cooks in

35 M

Total in

55 M

Makes:

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 250 grams Chicken breasts , cut into small pieces
  • 1 Onion , diced
  • 1 Red Bell pepper (Capsicum) , diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) , diced
  • 2 Carrots (Gajjar) , diced thin
  • 1 inch Ginger , grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic , grated
  • 1 Tomato , diced
  • 1 cup Homemade tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
  • 1 Stalk Coriander (Dhania) Leaves , finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Butter (Salted) , softened
  • Salt
  • Oil

How to make Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe - Chicken And Bell Peppers In Tomato Gravy

  1. To begin making the Chicken Jalfrezi Recipe, firstly make tomato puree and cut all the vegetables. 

  2. Heat oil or butter in a heavy bottomed pan or a Kadai, add the ginger, garlic and onions and saute until the onions become soft and translucent.

  3. Once the onions are cooked, add bell peppers, carrots and stir fry on medium heat until they are slightly softened.

  4. Add the chicken pieces and cook till the pieces are roasted and cooked well. 

  5. Next, add diced tomatoes, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, salt, red chili powder.

  6. Cook until the tomatoes become mushy. Once done, add tomato puree as well and mix. Cover and cook again for another 10 minutes. 

  7. Finally add honey, and cook or at least 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked.

  8. Check the salt and spice levels of the Chicken Jalfrezi and adjust to suit your taste. Give the Jalfrezi a simmer for 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat.

  9. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish it with chopped coriander leaves.

  10. Serve the Chicken Jalfrezi along with Phulka's and Mooli Raita Recipe for a weeknight dinner.