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Chicken Jalfarezi

SUBMITTED BY: Wajiha Khan PHOTO BY: Erimess

"This is a popular Pakistani dish. This is a quick and tasty way to use leftover roast chicken. The sauce can also be used for any cooked poultry, lamb, or beef."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 20 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound chopped cooked chicken
  • salt to taste
  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until tender. Mix in the tomato paste, tomatoes, and vinegar. Season with turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and garam masala. Continue to cook and stir until blended and heated through, about 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the red bell pepper and chicken into the skillet. Reduce heat, and simmer 6 to 8 minutes, until chicken is heated through. Season with salt. Garnish with cilantro sprigs to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2004 by JUSTKIMMERS
I added more garam masala only because I love the flavor of a stronger curry. Does Wajiha... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2006 by Lupin Pooter
Very good recipe - and very quick and easy. Doubled the amount of spices, but that's just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2004 by GERIFITZ
Fragrant while cooking and tasty while eating. I doubled all of the spices because our family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by FORGOT
Excellent recipe..I cut the recipe down to serving for 2.. I had it 2 nights in a row..was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2004 by Erimess
I thought this was pretty good, easy to make and a nice low fat recipe. I wasn't sure what... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2007 by postpunkmom
Really quite good once I adjusted the seasoning to our tastes. I used white and dark meat... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by SOVEL FAMILY
Wonderful and easy MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by cowgirll
This was delicious! I'm glad I sought out the garam masala (had to go to a specialty store for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2006 by Jessi C.
Well, I have to say I expected a lot more flavor from a Pakistani dish. This was surprisingly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2005 by hwaynek
Everyone loved this! It will be prepared again. Thanks! MORE