Jalfrezi
Jalfrezi (Bengali: ঝালফ্রেজী; also jhal frezi, jaffrazi, and many other alternative spellings) is a stir-fried curry dish originating in Bengal and popular throughout the Indian subcontinent and beyond. Jalfrezi means "hot-fry." 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. 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. This English-language usage derived from the  colloquial Bengali term "jhāl porhezī": "jhāl" means spicy food; "porhezī" means suitable for a diet. 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. Additional ingredients include spices like paprika and coriander. Vegetables or meat are then stir-fried into the mix. Jalfrezi is often served alongside pulao. Popularity. In a survey in 2011, jalfrezi was rated the most popular dish in UK Indian and broader South Asian restaurants.