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Chicken Jalfrezi

SUBMITTED BY: Alia Tasleem PHOTO BY: PLADO

"This is a Pakistani recipe that is a spicy curry. My Mama made this dish, and I like it very much. You must try it. This dish is best served with basmati rice, chapattis or naan bread."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 143 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in half
  • 3 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 3 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic, and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken, and season with turmeric, chili powder and salt. Fry gently, scraping the bottom of the pan frequently and turning the chicken.
  2. Pour in the tomatoes with their juice, cover the pan, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Uncover, and simmer for another 10 minutes to let the excess liquid evaporate.
  3. Add the ghee, cumin, ground coriander, ginger and cilantro, and simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes. Serve the chicken pieces with sauce spooned over the top.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2006 by newagegurl
Thanks for this recipe! Quite simple to prepare and huge on taste. I was surprized how great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by JOBBLYMAN
this is a fantastic recipe!!! the only thing i did different is cubed 2lbs of boneless... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2004 by GOONER80
I find this recipe rather strange.In England,a Chicken Jalfrezi is a firey dish made with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2005 by j
everyone loved it. if you want to make your own ghee: 1. melt unsalted butter in stainless... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2007 by SHELLYGIRL814
Oh my this is sooooo good. I used 1 large (28oz) can of drained chickpeas instead of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by moose
very delicious recipe. my grandfather was pakistani and i love the curried chicken he taught... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by Ryan Bowskill
Very nice recipe. I tried it a few days ago, using more chicken than listed and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2006 by Keilypie
Yummy! I converted this to a crock pot recipe. I put all ingredients in the crock pot, except... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2005 by Fou Fou
This is a wonderful recipe! That said, I have to admit that I did the traditional - cook all... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2006 by PALMETTOMEL