Name: Chicken and Vegetable Jalfrezi
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Goan Indian
Ingredients: 500g chicken breast; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 1 onion; 2 tomatoes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; Salt to taste; Fresh coriander for garnish

A spicy stir-fry of chicken and mixed vegetables cooked with Goan spices and tomatoes.

Method

Heat oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Add chopped bell peppers and tomatoes, cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
Sprinkle turmeric, red chili powder, and salt, then mix well.
Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in garam masala and garnish with coriander before serving.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.