JHAL FREZI CHICKEN--EASY AND DELICIOUS!

Jhal Frezi Chicken--Easy and Delicious! image

Provided by .. Ameera ..

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in half
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 garlic clove (chopped or crushed)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 -1 1/2 green chili, minced (only if you can handle it spicy) (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (also called coriander or Chinese parsley) (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee

Steps:

Heat the oil in a medium or large skillet over med-high heat.
Add the onions and sauté 2 minutes, add garlic and sauté 2 more minutes.
add the chicken, ground turmeric, chili powder and salt.
Fry for 5 minutes constantly stirring everything (if using a non-stick pan, scrape bottom as you stir).
Add the can of tomatoes, bring to boil, cover and simmer on med-low to low heat for 10 minutes.
Add ground cumin, curry powder, ground coriander ginger, and the optional green chilies, stir, cover again and simmer for another 10 minutes.
Remove cover, raise heat to to medium to evaporate some of the excess liquid, 7-8 minutes.
Add the butter/ghee, and cilantro, simmer on low 5-7 minutes and enjoy!