Prawns Jalfrezi aka Chilli Prawns

Here is one of our most favorite seafoods - the prawns jalfrezi aka chilli prawns. Per my understanding, 'jhall' is a bengali term which means very hot. Frezi must have been coined by the term 'fry'; a spicy stir-fry. Does anyone know what is the correct origin and derivation of the name 'Jalfrezi'.

Prawns jalfrezi aka chilli prawns recipe

King prawns – ½ kg, shelled and deveined
Green chillies – 6, fresh, medium size, medium hot, sliced length-wise
Ginger – 1/2-inch piece, finely chopped and crushed
Garlic – 3 beads, whole, lightly crushed
Onions – 2, medium size, diced
Curry leaves – a sprig
Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon
Chilli powder – 2 teaspoons
Black pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
Tomatoes – 2, medium size, fully ripe, finely chopped
Capsicum – 2, medium size, fresh, diced
Soy sauce – 1 teaspoon
Coconut milk – ½ cup
Lemon juice – 2 teaspoons
Coriander leaves – a small bunch
Salt – 1-1/2 teaspoon or adjusted to taste
Oil – 2 teaspoon

Method: Heat oil in a fry pan and when very hot put in the garlic, curry leaves, onion, and ginger. When onions turns limp, add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, black pepper powder, and fry for a minute. Add the tomatoes and saute till oil separates from it. Now add the capsicum, soy sauce, prawns, and salt. Stir-fry for 2 minutes on moderate heat. Add the coconut milk, green chillies, and lime juice alongwith half a cup of hot water. Bring slowly to the boil, simmer, and let the prawns cook in this mixture for approx 5 minutes. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

Traditional Indian Home Cooking Recipe: Prawns jalfrezi aka Chilli prawns