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