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Perfect Easy Chicken Karahi Recipe

There’s something truly special about a homemade Chicken Karahi — especially when it’s simple, flavorful, and uses ingredients you already have in your kitchen. This recipe is my go-to when I’m craving something hearty and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, it’s a total crowd-pleaser!
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Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Karahi:
  • 1/2 kg chicken preferably bone-in
  • 1 bowl cooking oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • Salt to taste about 1 tsp
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2-3 green chilies crushed/chopped
  • 4 medium tomatoes fresh or frozen, roughly chopped
  • Spices:
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp mixed spice powder garam masala
  • A pinch of black pepper
  • For Finishing:
  • Fresh coriander leaves chopped
  • Julienned ginger
  • Extra green chilies optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add chicken and sauté until it turns white.
  2. Add chopped onion. Sauté until soft and slightly golden. Add salt to help it soften.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Bhunai (sauté) for 10-12 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and spices. Mix well. Cover partially and cook until tomatoes soften.
  5. Once tomatoes are soft, sauté until oil separates. Add a splash of water if needed for semi-thick gravy.
  6. Add extra green chilies, fresh coriander, and julienned ginger. Stir and serve hot!
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