Chicken Jalfrezi with Turmeric and Coriander Rice

25 min
664 calories

Jalfrezi is a popular Indian dish known for its rich and spicy flavours. The name jalfrezi if derived from the Bengali word 'jhal' meaning spicy and 'frezi', which refers to frying or stir frying.

Number of servings

Ingredients

3 Chicken Thighs (skinless)
1 Brown Onion
1 Tbsp Minced Ginger and Garlic (1:2)
1 Red Capsicum (Small)
1 Green Capsicum (small)
400 Gram Diced Tomatoes
2 Tbsp Chicken Stock Concentrate
³⁄₄ Cup Basmati Rice
¹⁄₂ Small Bunch Coriander
1 Tbsp Butter (pantry)
1 Tsp Turmeric
1 Tbsp Chilli Flakes
3 Tsp Curry Powder & Coriander

Ingredients

500 Gram Chicken Thighs (skinless)
1 Brown Onion
1 ¹⁄₂ Tbsp Minced Ginger and Garlic (1:2)
1 Red Capsicum (Small)
2 Green Capsicum (small)
400 Gram Diced Tomatoes
3 Tbsp Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 ¹⁄₂ Cups Basmati Rice
¹⁄₂ Small Bunch Coriander
1 ¹⁄₂ Tbsp Butter (pantry)
1 ¹⁄₂ Tsp Turmeric
1 ¹⁄₂ Tbsp Chilli Flakes
4 ¹⁄₂ Tsp Curry Powder & Coriander

Ingredients

6 Chicken Thighs (skinless)
1 Brown Onion
2 Tbsp Minced Ginger and Garlic (1:2)
2 Red Capsicum (Small)
2 Green Capsicum (small)
800 Gram Diced Tomatoes
4 Tbsp Chicken Stock Concentrate
1 ¹⁄₂ Cups Basmati Rice
1 Small Bunch Coriander
2 Tbsp Butter (pantry)
2 Tsp Turmeric
2 Tbsp Chilli Flakes
6 Tsp Curry Powder & Coriander

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First Things First

Our vegetables and fruit come as fresh as can be, so please give them a quick wash before you get started.

As well as your basic cooking tools, you will need...

Deepsided Pan
Pot

1 Cook Rice

Pick coriander leaves and dice stems, discard roots. Heat a pot over medium heat. Add butter and melt. Stir in coriander stems, turmeric (small packet of spice) and rice. Add 1¹⁄₂ cups water and bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Keep covered and let the rice absorb the water off heat.

Tip! Fluff the finished rice with a fork. Taste the rice, if it is still too firm, add a few more tablespoons of water.

2 Prepare Ingredients

Peel and dice onion. Slice capsicums, removing the seeds. Roughly chop coriander leaves. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.

Tip! When swapping the chef selected protein; adjust the cooking times and method to ensure your protein is properly cooked and therefore safe to eat.

3 Cook Aromatics and Chicken

Heat a deepsided pan on medium high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add onions, cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add chicken, curry powder & coriander mix, chilli flakes (to taste), ginger and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes. Stirring so all ingredients are coated in spice.

Tip! If you prefer less spice or to make the dish kid friendly, leave out the chilli completely.

4 Add Capsicum and Tomatoes

Add tomatoes, capsicum, ¹⁄₂ cup water and stock, and cook for 6-8 minutes. Until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.

5 You Plate It!

Divide rice and chicken jalfrezi between bowls. Garnish with coriander leaves. Enjoy!

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