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Chicken Karahi

Medium⏱ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 40 min55 min total👥 Serves 4
A classic chicken dish cooked in a wok-like pan (karahi) with tomatoes, onions, ginger, and aromatic spices. Known for its rich flavor and slightly spicy gravy, perfect with naan or steamed rice.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash chicken pieces and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies; cook 2–3 minutes until aromatic.

  4. 4

    Add chicken and stir to coat with the onion mixture. Cook 8–10 minutes until chicken turns opaque.

  5. 5

    Mix in chili powder, turmeric, and salt; cook 2–3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add chopped tomatoes, cover, and simmer 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender and oil separates.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander; cook 2 more minutes. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Ingredients

  • Chicken – 1 kg, cut into medium pieces
  • Onion – 2 medium, sliced
  • Tomatoes – 3 medium, chopped
  • Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tbsp
  • Green chilies – 2, slit
  • Red chili powder – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric – ½ tsp
  • Garam masala – ½ tsp
  • Cooking oil – 4 tbsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Fresh coriander – 2 tbsp, chopped

Quick Info

Prep Time15 min
Cook Time40 min
Total Time55 min
Servings4
DifficultyMedium