Chicken Karahi
Chicken Karahi is a bold, spicy classic from South Asian kitchens, known for its rich tomato base, aromatic spices, and quick cooking in a hot wok-like karahi. Perfect for serving with naan or rice.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 700 g Chicken
- 100 ml Oil
- 2 Onions
- 3 Tomatoes
- 2 Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Flakes
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 200 ml Water
- 2 Green Chillies
- 1 handful Coriander
- Ginger (Julienned for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Add oil to a karahi or deep pan and heat it up over medium flame until it’s hot.
- 2
Add the chopped onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and start to soften.
- 3
Add the cumin seeds, garlic paste, and ginger paste to the onions. Sauté everything together for 1 minute until the raw smell disappears and the mixture becomes fragrant.
- 4
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook them for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and break down into a thick mixture.
- 5
Add the chicken pieces to the tomato-onion base. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is sealed and begins to turn white on the outside.
- 6
Add the salt, chilli powder, cumin powder, chilli flakes, and turmeric powder to the chicken. Cook the spices with the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the flavours to develop and the masala to coat the chicken well.
- 7
Pour in enough water to create a gravy. Cover the karahi with a lid and let it simmer on low to medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- 8
Add the sliced green chillies, chopped coriander, and julienned ginger. Mix well to combine everything evenly.
- 9
The chicken karahi is now ready to serve. Enjoy it hot with naan, roti, or rice.