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Chicken Jalfrezi Subs
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Chicken Jalfrezi Sub Sandwich

Super spicy chicken jalfrezi curry in a sub sandwich with provolone and lots of cilantro
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, British, Indian
Keyword: Mash-Up, Sandwich, Spicy
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 715kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Jalfrezi

  • 1/4 cup neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 large onion 1/2 diced, 1/2 cut into slices
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic grated to a paste
  • 2 inches ginger grated to a paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder (sub red chili flakes)
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 ounces tomato paste (half a small can)
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into large strips
  • 1 green bell pepper cut into large strips
  • 3 serrano peppers seeds removed, sliced into half rounds
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon red vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons thai sweet chili sauce

Sandwiches

  • 4 sub rolls
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 bunch cilantro

Instructions

  • Bring a large frying pan to high heat and add in the diced onion and the cumin seeds. Stir and cook about 7 minutes until the edges of the onions are starting to brown.
  • Stir in the chicken and cook a few minutes to get a little browning on the edges of the chicken.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add in the ginger and garlic pastes, and the chili powder. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook 2 minutes
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook 2 minutes. Add in the larger pieces of onion along with both bell peppers and the serrano pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add in all the spices and stir to combine. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add in the vinegar, soy, and sweet chili. Stir and cook another 5 minutes. Remove from heat
  • Toast the sub rolls and top with provolone. Add on the jalfrezi, followed by a handful of cilantro. Serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 715kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Potassium: 968mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2249IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 14mg