Jalfrezi

Jalfrezi
	Chicken jalfrezi
Alternative names	Jhal frezi
Type	Curry
Course	Main
Region or state	Bengal
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

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

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

In a survey in 2011, jalfrezi was rated the most popular dish in UK Indian and broader South Asian restaurants.^[11]^[12]

References

^ 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.