Charsi Chicken Karahi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
593 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Pakistani
Charsi Chicken Karahi
Description
The recipe begins with cooking chicken in neutral oil and salt until the meat turns white, indicating it is partially cooked. Excess oil is drained before adding green chilies and garlic paste for quick sautéing, imparting a pungent, spicy aroma. Halved tomatoes placed skin-side down on the chicken and covered facilitate softening and easy peeling, which is done with tongs. The mixture is then cooked on high heat to reduce excess water, intensifying the flavor and thickening the dish.
Seasoned with black pepper and julienned ginger, Charsi Chicken Karahi balances spiced warmth with fresh elements. The method results in tender chicken with a rich, oil-infused sauce that highlights garlic, chili, and tomato notes. Serving it immediately with homemade naan bread complements the dish by providing a soft, warm accompaniment to scoop up the flavorful sauce.
This dish fits well as a main course for dinner or lunch when a hearty, spiced chicken option is desired. The rich oil base means reheating should be done carefully to maintain texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 300 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 800 g chicken
- 6 tomato
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 5 green chili
- ginger julienne
Instructions
- Add the chicken, oil and salt then cook on medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the chicken changes colour and turns white
- Remove any excess oil then add the slices green chillies and garlic paste then sauté for 1-2 minutes
- Chop the tomatoes in half and place face down on the chicken before covering and cook for 4-5 minutes
- Use tongs and remove the tomato skins then cook for 8-10 minutes on high heat until any excess water dries up
- Add the black pepper and julienne ginger then cook for 1-2 minutes
- Serve immediately with a side of homemade naan bread and enjoy!
Notes
- The nutritional facts provided are estimations and should be used as a general guide only.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 593 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 593kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1116IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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