Don's Jalfrezi Style Chicken Curry

45m
Prep Time
75m
Cook Time
2h
Ready In


"My absolute favourite concocted over the years. This Indian dish is one to savour over and over. Also great with Lamb - just extend cooking time"

Original is 4 servings
  • TO SERVE

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (343.1 g)
  • Calories 454.9
  • Total Fat - 34.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 7.4 g
  • Cholesterol - 127.7 mg
  • Sodium - 732.3 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 12.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 3.4 g
  • Sugars - 5.8 g
  • Protein - 26.6 g
  • Calcium - 51 mg
  • Iron - 2.3 mg
  • Vitamin C - 49.1 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.3 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Mix the Paprika, coriander, garam masala, cumin, chilli powder and ¼ tsp salt together in a small dish to form a flavour enhancing spice mixture. In a large bowl, blend the tomatoes, yogurt, lemon juice and ¼tsp salt together to form rich,smoothmixture; Heat 2tbsp oil in a large frying pan and add the chicken;

Step 2

Cook over a medium high heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until sealed all over;

Step 3

Remove and set aside;

Step 4

Reduce the heat and add the remaining oil;

Step 5

Add the onions, garlic and ginger and fry gently, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden and softened;

Step 6

Add the spice mixture and chillies and fry, stirring continuously, for 1 to 2 minutes to release the fragrance and aroma of the herbs;

Step 7

Add the tomato mixture and increase the heat to bring to a boil;

Step 8

Reduce to a Simmer and simmer for some 5 minutes or so until sauce has reduced slightly;

Step 9

Add the chicken and stir well;

Step 10

Heat the mixture until simmering, then cook on a low heat for some 30 to 35 minutes or so or until the chicken is tender and cooked through; If the sauce becomes too thick, simply add more yoghurt;

Step 11

Add the green pepper and most of the coriander (reserve some for garnish) and cook for some 10 minutes more;

Step 12

Taste for seasoning, garnish with coriander and serve.

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