Jalfrezi
| Chicken jalfrezi | |
| Alternative names | Jhal frezi |
|---|---|
| Type | Curry |
| Course | Main |
| Region or state | Bengal [1] |
| Associated cuisine | Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Green chillies; meat, seafood, vegetables or paneer |
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Jalfrezi (/dʒælˈfreɪzi/ ; Bengali: ঝালফ্রেজী; also jhal frezi, jaffrazi, and many other alternative spellings) is a stir-fried curry dish originating in Bengal and popular throughout South Asia. [2] Jalfrezi means "hot-fry".[3] 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.[4] Common further ingredients include bell peppers, onions and tomatoes.
History
[edit ]Jalfrezi recipes appeared in cookbooks of British India as a way of using up leftovers by frying them with chilli and onion.[5] This English-language usage derived from the colloquial Bengali term jhāl porhezī: jhāl means spicy food; porhezī means suitable for a diet.[6] [7] Jalfrezi is usually prepared by stir-frying ingredients, a technique introduced to the region by Chinese cuisine.
Preparation
[edit ]Jalfrezi is typically made from green peppers, onions, and tomatoes.[8] Additional ingredients include spices like paprika and coriander.[9] Vegetables or meat are then stir-fried into the mix.[10] Jalfrezi is often served alongside pulao.[2]
Popularity
[edit ]In a survey in 2011, jalfrezi was rated the most popular dish in UK Indian and broader South Asian restaurants.[11] [12]
References
[edit ]- ^ Jalfrezi Curry - The Twisted Curry Co https://thetwistedcurry.co.uk/product/jalfrezi-curry/
- ^ a b Mathur, Neha (2022). My Indian Bucket List Cookbook: 60 Bold, Authentic Dishes Everyone Needs to Try. Page Street Publishing. ISBN 9781645674832.
- ^ Pareek, Chilkit (2017). Gravy: Soul of Indian Cuisine. eBooks2go Incorporated. p. 25. ISBN 9781618138064.
- ^ Jacob, Jeanne; Michael, Ashkenazi (2014). The World Cookbook: The Greatest Recipes from Around the Globe, 2nd Edition [4 Volumes] The Greatest Recipes from Around the Globe. ABC-CLIO. p. 99. ISBN 9781610694698.
- ^ Collingham, Lizzie (2006). Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors . Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 138. ISBN 978-0-19-988381-3.
- ^ "jalfrezi" . Oxford English Dictionary (Online ed.). Oxford University Press. (Subscription or participating institution membership required.)
- ^ প - পৃষ্ঠা ১৩. Accessible Dictionary Government Bangladesh (in Bengali).
- ^ Bhangal, Jasprit (2013). Indian Cooking with Four Ingredients: Quick, Easy, Every Day, Authentic Indian Recipes Using Only Four Ingredients. Troubador Publishing Limited. p. 103. ISBN 9781780884868.
- ^ Steve, Norman. A Dot of Butter and A Dash of Spice. Lulu.com. p. 125.
- ^ Martin, KC (2019). Spicetheworld: Your complete guide to spicy recipes. Independently Published. ISBN 9781798220122.
- ^ "Tikka masala out, jalfrezi is UK's No. 1 dish". The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 23 July 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
- ^ Hall, Hames (21 July 2011). "Move over masala, jalfrezi is now our favourite curry". The Telegraph. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
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