Posted on
7 October 2012
by
ewfood
Chicken Jalfrezi
Ingredients
1500g whole chicken
4 medium onions - finely sliced
2 tsp red chili powder
200g yoghurt
2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
1 tsp.garam masala powder (a combination of cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and peppercorns)
4 green chilies - de-seeded and chopped
Ghee for frying - as per your wish
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FOR THE MARINADE</strong></em>
6 tbsp yoghurt
2 tbsp garlic chopped
2 tbsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp ginger chopped
Juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
Preparation
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Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
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Then cut the chicken into pieces and add to the marinade.
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Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
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Heat ghee in a thick based pan and fry the onions till golden brown.
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Remove the onions and keep aside.
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Now fry the chicken in two lots in the remaining ghee till they are 80% cooked and are browned on all sides.
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Add the leftover marinade and saute again.
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Whisk the chili powder in the yoghurt and add to the chicken.
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Reduce heat after two minutes and add fried onion, as well as the green chilies.
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Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked.
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Garnish with coriander leaves and garam masala.
Cooks Note
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