Indian Curry Kits

Spicy Bengali Jalfrezi

3 simple steps | Ready in 10 mins

This warming and characterful Jalfrezi curry is delicious with chicken or paneer and vegetables.

Serves 4

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Origin Story

The punchy and tangy flavours of tomatoes dance on the palate as you take the first taste of this curry. Followed by a beautifully balanced kick of heat and piquancy from chilli and rich layers of savoury-sweet comfort.

Jalfrezi – meaning ‘hot fry’ – is an Indian version of a stir-fry that is believed to have originated around the early 19th Century. It is said that Jalfrezi came to be when people in India began currying leftover cold meats with onions and chillies. Hence, Jalfrezi curry sprang to life as a practical way to use up leftovers.

The dish has since evolved to become a more sophisticated curry with a complex spice mix. In our rendition, carefully tailored spices form deep layers of flavour, which are delicious with any meat or vegetables.

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Cooking Instructions

Cut your chosen protein or vegetables into generous pieces.

Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a small pan, add spices and cook for 20 seconds.
Add the protein or vegetables and brown lightly (if using fish or seafood, hold back and add this along with the main sauce in step 3). Add the base sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the main sauce and simmer for another 3-5 minutes, or until the protein or veg is cooked through.

Serves 2-3 with naans, rice or parathas.

As appliances may vary, these are guidelines only.

If you don’t like whole spices, grind these in a pestle and mortar and add them with the main sauce in step 3 (before final simmer). Alternatively, if left whole, remove them with a spoon before serving.

Tailor To Taste

Use these handy tips to customise your dish:

Fry (pierced) whole green chillies or julienned ginger in the oil before you add the base sauce for extra zing and flavour

Try it with paneer, mushrooms and lentils

Marinate skinned chicken thighs in the base sauce, grill for 8 minutes until charred, shred or chop up and finish off in the main sauce for a great smoky flavour.

Add fresh chopped coriander before serving

Product Description

Hot & spicy tomato and onion curry with mixed spices in individual pouches.

Ingredients

Onion (32%), Tomato Paste (21%), Sunflower Oil, Red Pepper, Water, Garlic, Ginger, Green Chilli, Salt, Ground Spices (1.5%), Chilli Powder, Ground Coriander Seeds, Dried Whole Spices (Red Chilli, Fenugreek Leaves, Cumin Seeds, Black Pepper), Sugar, Black Salt, Concentrated Tamarind Paste, Ground Black Pepper, Ground Black Cardamom, Ground Bay Leaf.

May contain Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Peanuts, Sesame and Soya.

Features

No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives.

Suitable for Vegetarians.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened refrigerate and consume within 3 days.
Do not us if pouch is bloated or leaking.
Not suitable for microwave use.