Ingredients for paste:

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• 2 green chillies

• 6 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped

• 1 tbsp ginger chopped

• ¼ bunch fresh coriander

• 2 onions

• 4 tbsp water

Method:

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Blend all the above ingredients in a smooth paste and keep that aside.

Ingredients for jalfrezi:

• 500g chicken breasts

• 4 green chillies

• 1 onion

• Mixed Bell peppers 3

• 2 + 2 tbsp oil

• 150 to 200 ml tomatoes puree

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp chilli powder

• 2 tbsp coriander powder

• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp caster sugar

• Water if required

• 4 tbsp cream

• 2 tsp corn-starch mixed with 2 tbsp of water

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Method:

1. Wash and cut the chicken breast into strips.

2. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large pan, add the chicken pieces and cook for 2 minutes.

3. Then add 4 whole chillies, onion, bell pepper and sauté for 2 minutes on high heat.

4. Transfer the chicken to another bowl and in the same pan heat 2 tbsp oil.

5. Add in the paste and cook for 3 - 4 minutes on low heat.

6. Now add coriander powder, garam masala, chilli powder, cumin powder and cook for a minute.

7. Add tomato puree and cook for a minute and then add salt and sugar, mix well.

8. Now add pre-cooked chicken and mix, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

9. (Add water if required).

10. Then add corn-starch and cream mix well. Cover and simmer for 5 more minutes.