Jalfrezi facts for kids
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Chicken jalfrezi
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| Alternative names | Jhal frezi |
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| Type | Curry |
| Course | Main |
| Place of origin | South Asia |
| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Associated national cuisine | India, Bangladeshi, Pakistan |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Green chillies; meat, seafood, vegetables or paneer |
Jalfrezi (Bengali: ঝালফ্রেজী; also jhal frezi, jaffrazi, and many other alternative spellings) is a stir-fried curry dish originating in Bengal and popular throughout the Indian subcontinent and beyond. Jalfrezi means "hot-fry." It consists of a main ingredient such as meat, fish, paneer or vegetables, stir-fried and served in a thick spicy sauce that includes green chilli peppers. Common further ingredients include bell peppers, onions and tomatoes.
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History
Jalfrezi recipes appeared in cookbooks of British India as a way of using up leftovers by frying them with chilli and onion. This English-language usage derived from the colloquial Bengali term jhāl porhezī: jhāl means spicy food; porhezī means suitable for a diet. Jalfrezi is usually prepared by stir-frying ingredients, a technique introduced to the region by Chinese cuisine.
Preparation
Jalfrezi is typically made from green peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Additional ingredients include spices like paprika and coriander. Vegetables or meat are then stir-fried into the mix. Jalfrezi is often served alongside pulao.
Popularity
In a survey in 2011, jalfrezi was rated the most popular dish in UK Indian and broader South Asian restaurants.
See also
In Spanish: Jalfrezi para niños
