Low fat chicken jalfrezi recipe

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped finely
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 400gm tin of chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 500g / 1 lb 2oz cooked chicken, in bite sized pieces
• sprigs of fresh coriander
• salt

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Preparation

• In a large frying pan heat the vegetable oil, then add the onion and garlic, fry until they are golden.
• Next add the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, cumin, chilli powder, garam masala and red wine vinegar.
• Stir well until fragrant.
• Add the chopped red pepper and stir for around 3 minutes or until the pepper has softened.
• Stir in the cooked chicken and add salt to taste.
• Simmer the mixture gently for around 5-8 minutes until the chicken is heated right through.
• Serve at once and garnish with a spring of fresh coriander.