Classic Chicken Karahi
Traditional dish · Pakistani
A quintessential Pakistani dish, Chicken Karahi is a flavorful and aromatic curry made with tender chicken pieces, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and a blend of traditional spices, cooked in a wok-like pan called a karahi.
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Ingredients
- Chicken, bone-in, cut into pieces1 kg
- Tomatoes, pureed400g
- Onions, finely chopped2 medium
- Ginger, minced2 tbsp
- Garlic, minced2 tbsp
- Green chilies, slit2-3
- Ghee or cooking oil1/2 cup
- Coriander powder2 tsp
- Cumin powder1 tsp
- Turmeric powder1/2 tsp
- Garam masala1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Fresh cilantro, choppedfor garnish
- Julienned gingerfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Heat ghee or oil in a karahi (wok) over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 2
Add minced ginger and garlic, sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add chicken pieces and sear them on all sides until lightly browned.
- 4
Stir in coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 5
Pour in the pureed tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the masala (about 10-15 minutes).
- 6
Add slit green chilies. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- 7
Sprinkle garam masala over the karahi. Stir well.
- 8
Garnish with fresh cilantro and julienned ginger. Serve hot.
