How long does Chicken Jalfrezi take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Jalfrezi serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Jalfrezi spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Jalfrezi?

250 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, ⅓ cup Red Capsicum, ⅓ cup Green Capsicum, ⅓ cup Yellow Capsicum, ½ cup Curd, ¼ cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Jalfrezi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Jalfrezi?

About 377 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Jalfrezi

Name: Chicken Jalfrezi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 250 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ½ tsp Salt; ½ cup Curd; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Oil; ¼ cup Onion; ⅓ cup Red Capsicum, Diced; ⅓ cup Green Capsicum, Diced; ⅓ cup Yellow Capsicum, Diced; 1 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 3 tbsp Tomato Sauce; 2 Green Chilli, Slices; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

35 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as jalfrezi chicken, chicken changizi · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Chicken jalfrezi: marinated boneless chicken cooked with cumin and spices, tossed with onion and three colours of capsicum. Mild, serves 2, 35 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

20 items

2 people

Chicken Boneless Cubes250 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Salt½ tsp
Curd½ cup
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Oil2 tsp
Onion¼ cup
Red Capsicum, Diced⅓ cup
Green Capsicum, Diced⅓ cup
Yellow Capsicum, Diced⅓ cup
Oil1 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Tomato Sauce3 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slices2
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	377kcal	754kcal
Protein	33g	65g
Carbohydrate	18g	37g
Fat	19g	38g
Fibre	3g	6g
Sugar	10g	20g

Cookd masalas for chicken boneless cubes

Method

1
Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients. Set aside.
Chicken Boneless CubesGinger Garlic PasteSaltCurdTurmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder
2
Heat oil in a pan and saute the vegetables- onion and capsicum on a high flame for 2 mins. Set aside.
OilOnionRed CapsicumGreen CapsicumYellow Capsicum
3
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute.
OilCuminGingerGarlic
4
Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Saute for a minute on low heat. Add the marinated chicken and mix. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium-low heat.
Coriander PowderRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala Powder
5
Add tomato ketchup, green chilli and the sauteed vegetables. Cook uncovered for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
Tomato SauceGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chicken Jalfrezi take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Jalfrezi serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Jalfrezi vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Jalfrezi spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Jalfrezi?: 250 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, ⅓ cup Red Capsicum, ⅓ cup Green Capsicum, ⅓ cup Yellow Capsicum, ½ cup Curd, ¼ cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Jalfrezi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Jalfrezi?: About 377 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.