Topic: hi all

[j0s]

Just the customary hello from a newbie.  ;D

I came across this forum from another forum, and i have to say I'm impressed.

I am on a mission to recreate a chicken jalfrezii from scratch and save a few pennies in the long term.

[Malc.]

Welcome onboard, as Jalfrezi goes this ones a cracker. ;D

[Stephen Lindsay]

welcome to the forum j0s

[976bar]

Welcome Jo's you'll find everything you need right here!!

[martinvic]

Welcome j0s

This is what I always cook, and always goes down well.

Chicken Jalfrezi
Ingredients: for a good double portion

2 portions of pre-cooked chicken
3 tablespoons of oil
1 tablespoon of garlic paste + 1 teaspoon ginger paste
1/2 large (1 small) onion, sliced into thin strips
1/2 medium red pepper, sliced into thin strips
2 or 3 whole green chillies thinly sliced (to taste depending on chillies)
1 tablespoons of tomato paste mixed with 3 tablespoons passata (plain no herbs garlic added) *
1 tablespoon of mix powder
1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon of chilli powder (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon of dried methi
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
370 - 400ml  base gravy
1 heaped teaspoon onion paste
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 large tomato, cut into 4 wedges

Method:

Pre-cook onion and pepper, stir fry in a little oil for about 30 secs, and set aside,

Preheat a pan to a medium heat and then add the oil.

Add the garlic/ginger paste and cook for about 30 secs

Add the pre-cooked onion and pepper, cook for about 30 seconds.

Add the green chillies, tomato paste mix, chilli powder, mix powder, dried methi, all purpose seasoning  and 1 tablespoon of chopped coriander.

Add about half of the base gravy then and add the chicken. Stir and cook for a few minutes, until chicken is heated through.

Add the remaining gravy, onion paste, lemon and sugar stir in, then add the tomato. Allow to cook for a few more minutes, until desired sauce thickness is achieved. Stir and serve with remaining coriander sprinkled on top.


* or 2 tablespoons tomato paste mixed with 2 tablespoons water


Martin

[chewytikka]

Welcome to the forum j0s
Have a look at my Jhal Frezi Video Recipe, might help.
http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5699.0
cheers

[Razor]

Welcome to the forum j0s

Jal Frezi is my favourite too, check out this link http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=5699.0

Good luck fella,

Ray