MenuCulture Menu, Recent Posts
Chicken karahi
Chicken karahi
Chicken karahi is a delicious and popular North Indian and Pakistani dish. It’s a spicy, tangy, and aromatic curry made with succulent pieces of chicken cooked in a rich tomato-based gravy. The dish is typically prepared in a karahi, which is a traditional wok-like cooking utensil. Chicken karahi is often garnished with fresh coriander leaves and served with naan bread or rice.
Shop ingredient links on Amazon.com
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken cut into pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes pureed or finely chopped
- 2 green chilies sliced (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust according to your spice preference
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large karahi or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- Add the chopped onions and cook until they turn golden brown.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the tomato puree or chopped tomatoes and cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the chicken pieces to the karahi and coat them with the spice mixture.
- Cover the karahi and let the chicken cook over medium-low heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until it’s tender and fully cooked.
- Once the chicken is cooked, increase the heat to medium and cook uncovered for a few more minutes to thicken the gravy.
- Sprinkle garam masala over the chicken and give it a final stir.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and sliced green chilies.
- Serve hot with naan bread or rice.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 38g (76%)Fat: 38g (58%)Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 222mg (74%)Sodium: 265mg (12%)Potassium: 703mg (20%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 845IU (17%)Vitamin C: 14mg (17%)Calcium: 44mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
Tried this recipe?Cook It, Sell It! Open A Kitchen
Discover more from MenuCulture
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.