jalfrezi

Tangy tomato curry

Jalfrezi is a style of South Asian curry in which meat or vegetables are stir-fried with peppers, onions, and tomatoes in a thick, spicy sauce.

The dish originated in British India as a way to repurpose leftover roasted meat: chicken jalfrezi, lamb jalfrezi.

It typically has a tangy, robust flavor with noticeable heat.

ingredients

capsicum

Pepper plant or fruit

tomatoRed culinary fruit
onionPungent layered bulb
gingerPungent culinary rhizome

garlic · chili · cumin · coriander · turmeric · fenugreek · diced · sliced · chunky · crisp

dish

curry

Aromatic South Asian dish

stir-fryQuick-cook in hot oil
sautéCook quickly in fat
wokConcave cooking pan

tomato · onion · ginger · garlic · chicken · lamb · paneer · prawn · vegetable · restaurant

cuisine

Indian

Person from either continent

BengaliLanguage of Bangladesh
tandooriIndian clay-oven method
kormaMild, creamy braised dish

vindaloo · bhuna · madras · biryani · naan · chapati · raita · chutney · dal · pilaf

spiciness

hot

Having much warmth

fieryIntensely hot or passionate
piquantPleasingly sharp-tasting
pepperyHaving sharp, hot flavor

zesty · sizzling · pungent · chili · cayenne · heat · kick · bold · robust · flavorful

Opposites

spiciness/heat level

jalfrezikorma

Mild, creamy braised dish

butter chicken · tikka masala · makhani · cashew curry · stew

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