Chicken Jalfrezi
A Pakistani dish of chicken, tomatoes and coriander, seasoned with turmeric and chilli and simmered on the stove. Serve with plain rice, pitas or naan bread.
1 hr 5 min · Serves 6 · Medium
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · 65 min total
- medium
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a medium pot and fry onion and garlic for a few minutes on high heat (be careful not to burn onion).
- 2
Add the chicken, turmeric, chili powder and salt. Fry over medium low heat for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown, scraping the base of the pan frequently and turning the chicken.
- 3
Add tomatos, cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes so that excess liquid evaporates and the sauce thickens.
- 4
Add cumin, ground coriander, ginger and fresh coriander and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Serve hot with plain rice, pitas or naan bread.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



