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Homemade Jalbiteworld food in a rustic skillet with fresh veggies and creamy sauce, captured in vintage photo style.
Josefine Balker

Quick Recipe Jalbiteworldfood

A bold, fast, and flexible global fusion recipe that combines rich spices, colorful vegetables, and your choice of protein into a one-pan meal ready in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein Power-Up
  • 1 lb chicken breast (or)
  • 1 block extra-firm tofu (or)
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
Veggie Squad
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 zucchini sliced into half-moons
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup peas fresh or frozen
Spice Mix
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
Sauce Game Changer
  • 1 cup plain yogurt or coconut milk
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
Fresh Finishers
  • cilantro chopped
  • mint leaves optional

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Chop all veggies into bite-sized pieces. Cut protein into 1-inch chunks (unless using chickpeas—just rinse). Whisk yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chosen protein (Chicken: 5–7 min; Tofu: 5–6 min; Chickpeas: 3–4 min). Set aside.
  3. In same skillet, sauté onion ~3 min. Add bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes. Cook 5–7 min until tender.
  4. Return protein to skillet. Add spices. Stir well and let toast for 2 min.
  5. Pour yogurt sauce in. Stir to coat all evenly. Cook another 3 minutes.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and mint. Let sit 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Highly customizable: use any protein or vegetables you have. Great with rice, naan, or quinoa. Freezes well (without yogurt).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 390
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Cholesterol: 45mg (if using chicken)
Note: Based on using chicken breast and yogurt. Adjust values for tofu or chickpeas.