Chicken Jalfrezi

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken breast
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 large Green bell pepper
• 2 medium Onion
• 1 tbsp Garlic paste
• 1 tbsp Ginger paste
• 200 g Canned chopped tomatoes
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 handful Fresh cilantro(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and slice the peppers and one onion into thick strips. Finely chop the second onion.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or wok. Sauté the sliced peppers and sliced onion for 3-4 minutes until slightly charred but still crunchy. Remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Add the remaining oil to the pan. Fry the finely chopped onion until golden brown.

4. 4

   Stir in the ginger and garlic pastes, followed by the turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the chicken cubes to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.

6. 6

   Pour in the chopped tomatoes and a splash of water. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

7. 7

   Stir the sautéed peppers and onions back into the pan. Add the garam masala and toss well to coat.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or basmati rice.