Pakistani Chicken Karahi

Chicken Karahi

Ingredients:

400-500 gms chicken
1 small onion finely chopped
8 garlic cloves crushed
3/4 inch ginger crushed
1-2 whole green chillies
1 tomato diced
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp red chili powder or to taste
2 tbsp yogurt whisked
1 tsp black peppercorns crushed
1/2 tsp garam masala (Buy here- https://amzn.to/3hAe6nF )
Salt
Oil
To garnish-
1-3 green chilies slit lenghtwise
1-2 tbsp fresh ginger julienne

Method:

  • On medium to high flame, heat oil in a wide pot/pan & add the onions. Sauté for a few minutes till lightly golden.
  • Then add garlic, ginger, and whole green chili pepper and sauté for about a minute.
  • Add the chicken, salt and sauté. The chicken will change to a golden color after a few minutes.
  • Once the chicken stops leaving water, add the tomatoes, coriander, cumin, red chili pepper and sauté for another minute.
  • Lower the heat, cover & cook the chicken for 10-15 minutes.
  • Once chicken is cooked, turn the heat to high & dry out any extra liquid, making sure it doesn’t burn.
  • Lower the heat to medium, add in the whisked yogurt & sauté for 1-2 mins.
  • Add freshly ground black peppercorns and garam masala, and mix well.
  • Top with green chilies & ginger. Serve hot with rotinaan, bread, or rice.

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