5 from 129 votes
Chicken Karahi
Chicken Karahi is a richly spiced curry made by simmering chicken in a blend of onion, tomatoes, yoghurt, and a variety of warming spices such as turmeric, garam masala, and fenugreek leaves. The dish incorporates fresh ginger, garlic pastes, and green chili to build a layered flavor profile and is finished with fresh coriander and julienned ginger for brightness. This curry's texture is a thick, seasoned sauce coating tender chicken pieces, making it a hearty main dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
435 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Ingredients
- 50 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 kg chicken
- 2 onion
- 3 tomato
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 100 g yogurt
- Coriander
- ginger Julienned
- 1 tsp fenugreek leaves Methi, dried
- 1 tsp cumin seeds Jeera
- 1 green chili
Instructions
- In a karahi pot or round-bottomed wok heat up the oil on low heat until hot
- Add the finely diced onions and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned but be careful not to burn
- Add the ginger paste and the garlic paste then cook for 2-3 minutes mixing thoroughly to ensure that the pastes evenly distribute through the curry
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft
- Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until the chicken has changed colour and there is no sign of any pinkness on the outside of the chicken
- Add the salt, chilli powder, black pepper, turmeric powder and garam masala then cook the spices for 3-4 minutes stirring to ensure that the spices do not stick to the pan
- Add the yoghurt then stir immediately to prevent the yoghurt from curdling and cook for 8-10 minutes
- Add the finely diced rocket chillies, julienned ginger, cumin seeds, dried fenugreek leaves and coriander then mix until combined
- Serve immediately with homemade naan then enjoy!
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Notes
- Nutritional information is provided for reference and should not be solely relied upon for dietary decisions.
Nutrition Information
Calories
435kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
733mg
(31%)
Potassium
618mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1120IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Vitamin D
0.3µg
(2%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 733mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 618mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.