CHICKEN JALFREZI

 Chicken Jalfrezi is a flavorful and spicy Indian curry dish made with chicken, mixed vegetables, and a rich tomato-based sauce. Here's a recipe to make Chicken Jalfrezi:

Ingredients:

1. 500 grams boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

2. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3. 1 onion, finely chopped

4. 2 tomatoes, finely chopped

5. 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

6. 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

7. 2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)

8. 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

9. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

10. 1 teaspoon coriander powder

11. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

12. 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

13. 1 teaspoon paprika or Kashmiri red chili powder (adjust to taste)

14. Salt to taste

15. 2 tablespoons tomato paste

16. 1 tablespoon soy sauce

17. 1 tablespoon vinegar

18. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (coriander leaves), for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

2. Add finely chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn translucent.

3. Add ginger-garlic paste to the pan and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

4. Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they soften and break down, forming a thick sauce.

5. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, paprika or Kashmiri red chili powder, and salt to the pan. Stir well to combine with the tomato mixture.

6. Add sliced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and green chilies to the pan. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.

7. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the chicken pieces to the other side. Cook the chicken until it turns golden brown on all sides.

8. Once the chicken is cooked, mix it with the vegetables in the pan.

9. Add tomato paste, soy sauce, and vinegar to the pan. Stir well to combine and coat the chicken and vegetables with the sauce.

10. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through and the flavors are well combined.

11. Garnish with chopped cilantro (coriander leaves) and remove from heat.

12. Serve hot Chicken Jalfrezi with rice, naan, or roti.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Chicken Jalfrezi! Adjust the spiciness according to your taste preferences.