Chicken Karahi Recipe
Recipe Summary
- This recipe guides you through making a delicious and authentic Chicken Karahi, a popular South Asian dish. It features tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, spicy tomato and yogurt-based gravy, flavored with aromatic whole and ground spices.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Chicken 1 kg
- Tomatoes 750 gm (3 pao)
- Onion paste 2 medium size onions
- Ginger Garlic paste 1 tbsp
- Yogurt 1 cup
- Lemon juice 1 lemon
- Green chilies Some
- Coriander leaves For garnish
- Oil 1/2 cup
All Ingredients - Whole Spices (Garam Masala)
- Cumin seeds 1 tsp
- Black peppercorns 1 tsp
- Cloves 5-6
- Green cardamom 2
- Black cardamom 1
- Cinnamon sticks 2 small pieces
All Ingredients - Dry Spices
- Red chilli flakes 1 tsp
- Red chilli powder 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder 2 tsp
- Chaat masala 1 tsp
- Salt to taste
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Heat Oil and Roast Whole Spices
Add 1/2 cup of oil to a pan. Once hot, add the whole garam masala (cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, green cardamom, black cardamom, cinnamon sticks) and roast for until fragrant.
Step 2: Cook Onion and Ginger Garlic Paste
Add the paste of 2 medium-sized onions to the pan and cook until it turns translucent and the oil separates. Then, add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste and cook for another until the raw smell disappears.
Step 3: Add Dry Spices
Add all the dry spices: 1 tsp red chilli flakes, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp chaat masala, and salt to taste. Mix well with the onion and ginger garlic paste.
Step 4: Cook Tomato Paste
Add 750 gm (3 pao) of tomato paste to the pan. Mix it thoroughly with the spices. Cover the pan and cook on medium flame for , allowing the tomatoes to soften and the flavors to meld.
Step 5: Add Chicken and Cook
After , uncover the pan. Add 1 kg of chicken pieces to the cooked masala. Mix the chicken well with the gravy, ensuring each piece is coated.
Step 6: Add Yogurt and Simmer
Pour in 1 cup of yogurt over the chicken. Mix it gently into the curry. Cover the pan again and cook on medium flame for , allowing the chicken to cook through and absorb the flavors.
Step 7: Finish with Lemon, Green Chilies, and Coriander
After , uncover the pan. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the chicken karahi. Add some green chilies for extra flavor and heat. Finally, sprinkle fresh coriander leaves as a garnish before serving.
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