Chicken Karahi Recipe

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Chicken karahi a popular Pakistani dish that is enjoyed by many. However, there are many variations of this dish and it can be difficult to tell which one is the "true" Karahi chicken. In this article we will explore the main ingredients of karahi, how to make chicken karahi and some tips to keep in mind.

So what is Karahi Chicken?

Chicken karahi is a thick tomato and ginger based masala curry believed to have originated in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. The original, authentic method of production is very specific. Generally, Karahis are made with a base of ginger, garlic and tomatoes and also contain fresh green chillies, raw juliennecut ginger and coriander.

Main components of Karahi

The main ingredients of karahi are chicken, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices. The spices used in Karahi can vary depending on the recipe, but usually include cumin, coriander, and red chili powder.

How to make chicken karahi

Here is a chicken karahi recipe that you can try at home:

Ingredients

•  1/2 cup ghee (or oil)
•  550 grams of chicken (boneless and cut into curry pieces)
•  600 grams of tomatoes (finely chopped)
•  1 onion garlic (minced)
•  2 tablespoons ginger (ground)
•  2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
•  2 teaspoons of red chili (paprika)
•  1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (crushed)
•  1 teaspoon chili flakes
•  1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
•  1/2 tsp coriander powder
•  1 teaspoon kalonji (black seed, optional)
•  2 green chilies (cut in half lengthwise)
•  1/2 bunch cilantro (chopped)
• 1/4 cup ginger (cut into matchstick pieces)

 Instruction

1. Heat the ghee in a large saucepan or karahi over medium-high heat.

2. Add the chicken and fry until brown on all sides.

3. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 12 minutes.

4. Add tomatoes, salt, red chili, black pepper, chili flakes, cumin and coriander. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add kalonji (if using) and green chillies. Cook for another 510 minutes.

6. Garnish with fresh coriander and ginger matches.

Top tips to keep in mind

 Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.

 Adjust the amount of spices to your liking.

 Serve with naan or rice.

Notes on spices

 Pepper can be replaced with ground red chili.

 Black pepper powder can be replaced with ground black pepper.

 Cumin powder can be replaced with cumin seeds.

 Coriander powder can be substituted with coriander seeds.

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