Chicken Karahi
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Chicken Karahi
Description
Chicken Karahi consists of chicken thighs sautéed with yellow onion, finely diced ginger, and minced garlic in neutral cooking oil. The cooking begins in an Instant Pot on Sauté mode until the onions soften without browning. Then diced tomatoes and a carefully measured blend of ground cumin, coriander, garam masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, and salt are added. The sealed pot cooks under pressure for five minutes, followed by natural pressure release and additional simmering to thicken the curry.
The dish balances warm, earthy spices with the acidity of tomatoes and the mellow taste of tender chicken thighs. The garnish of chopped cilantro and julienned ginger enhances freshness and vibrancy. The recipe notes recommend dicing ginger finely to avoid large chunks and adjusting spices for heat preference. It can also be prepared stovetop by sautéing and simmering ingredients in a wok or skillet.
Serving Chicken Karahi with plain rice or flatbreads complements its rich, spiced flavor. The recipe emphasizes avoiding any browning during sautéing to prevent burning and suggests deglazing the pot as needed. Substitutions for tomatoes and chili powder provide flexibility while maintaining the foundational flavor of the curry.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- ¼ cup ginger finely diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1½ pounds chicken thigh patted dry and cut into 4 pieces each, boneless, skinless
- 1½ cups diced tomatoes canned
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
Garnish:
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup ginger julienned
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat oil. Add onions, ginger, and garlic, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until the onions turn translucent. Use a glass lid to speed up the process. Tip: Make sure the bottom of the pot has no browning after sautéing the onions. If you see any browning, press Cancel on the Instant Pot and add 2 tablespoons of water and deglaze the bottom of the pot with a wooden or silicone spatula to remove all of the brownings.
- Add the chicken, tomatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, ground turmeric, and salt. Stir well.
- Close the Instant Pot lid on with the pressure valve to sealing. Pressure Cook (Hi) for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes and then release all remaining pressure by turning the pressure release valve from sealing to venting.
- Open the Instant Pot and set it to Sauté mode. Cook the chicken for 5 minutes as the curry continues to thicken. Garnish with cilantro and ginger.
- Serve hot with naan or parathas and rice. For a low carb meal, serve mushroom masala over cauliflower rice. Add a side of cucumber salad for a delicious meal.
Notes
- Deglaze the Instant Pot after sautéing onions if browning occurs to prevent burnt flavor.
- Substitute canned tomatoes with fresh ripe plum or roma tomatoes if preferred.
- Adjust Kashmiri red chili powder and garam masala quantities to control spice level.
- Slice jalapeño with onions to increase spiciness if desired.
- Finely dice ginger to avoid large pieces in the curry.
- The recipe can be prepared on stovetop by sautéing and simmering ingredients in a wok or skillet.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1189mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 739mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 805IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12.5mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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