Indian Chicken Jalfrezi Stir Fry Curry Recipe
A simple chicken Jalfrezi stir fry curry is a great fast and easy meal that brings all of the classic curry flavors in a fraction of the time!
Servings 4 serves
Calories 172kcal
Equipment
- Large skillet
Ingredients
- ½ lb Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1" pieces
- 2 tsp Ghee
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 10 Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 cup Onions chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp Green chilies chopped
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tsp Chili powder
- 2 tsp Coriander powder
- ½ cup Carrot julienned
- ½ cup Green bell pepper julienned
- 1 cup Tomatoes diced
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add in the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and cumin seeds cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until they begin to crackle.
- Next, add the turmeric, chili powder, and coriander, stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the onions and saute, stirring regularly, for 2 minutes.
- Next, add the ginger-garlic paste and stir to combine, cooking for another 1 minute.
- To the skillet, add the carrots, bell peppers, green chiles, and tomatoes. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just softening.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, and mix to combine with other ingredients. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring regularly until the chicken is mostly cooked through.
- To the chicken, add a small amount of water or broth to create a gravy. Add more or less until you get the desired consistency. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper and mix to combine.
- Serve hot with rice and naan or roti along with freshly chopped coriander.
Notes
Serve with rice and roti or naan.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.1g | Protein: 18.1g | Fat: 7.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1241mg | Fiber: 2.6g | Sugar: 4.1g