Chicken Karahi Recipe (Authentic Indian Style)
Chicken Karahi is a vibrant, aromatic dish made with tender chicken, ripe tomatoes, and a unique blend of spices. A quintessential North Indian and Pakistani delicacy!
Ingredients
- Chicken - 1 kg bone-in, thighs, or drumsticks
- Tomatoes - 4 medium finely chopped
- Ginger & Garlic Paste - 2 tbsp
- Green Chilies - 3-4 slit
- Whisked Yogurt - 1 cup
Spices
- Ground Cumin - ½ tsp
- Ground Coriander - ½ tsp
- Kashmiri Red Chili Powder - ½ tsp
- Regular Red Chili Powder - ½ tsp
- Black Pepper - ½ tsp
- Cooking Oil - 5 tbsp
- Salt - to taste
Garnish
- Ginger julienne
- Coriander Leaves chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil, add green chilies, and sauté. Add chicken, sprinkle salt, and cook for 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste. Cook for a minute, then add chopped tomatoes. Cover and cook until soft.
- Add roughly ground spices and cook until oil separates.
- Stir in whisked yogurt and cook on high heat to reduce moisture.
- Garnish with julienne-cut ginger, coriander, and slit chilies. Cover, rest for 5 minutes, and serve.
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Notes
For authentic taste, avoid adding water during cooking.
Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for better flavor.