Chicken Karahi Recipe (Chicken in Spicy Tomato Curry)

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4.9

14 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    222 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Chicken Karahi Recipe (Chicken in Spicy Tomato Curry)

Chicken Karahi is a South Asian curry known for its rich, spicy flavors, made with stir-fried chicken with tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, and garlic.

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Ingredients

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FOR THE SPICE MIX

  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder (Use Kashmiri chili powder, or paprika. Use cayenne for more heat factor.)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • salt to taste

FOR THE CHICKEN KARAHI

  • 2 pound chicken You can use boneless chicken - see Recipe Notes, 900g bone-in, cut into pieces
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
  • 10 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons ginger fresh, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 6 tomato chopped (or use 2 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes, large
  • 2-3 green chilies slit lengthwise (I’m using serrano – use habanero for an extra kick!)
  • cilantro fresh chopped cilantro, julienned ginger, lemon or lime wedges for serving
  • ginger
  • lemon
  • lime

Instructions

  1. In a dry pan, roast the cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant. Let them cool, then grind into a coarse powder. Combine with the garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  2. Heat oil or ghee in a karahi, wok, or deep pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add minced garlic and ginger, and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes break down and form a thick sauce.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and add the reserved spice mix. Stir well to coat the chicken.
  6. Add the slit green chilies. Simmer, uncovered, 20-25 minutes, stirring often, or until the chicken is cooked through and the oil begins to separate from the sauce. The sauce should thicken even more, coating the chicken pieces.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro, julienned ginger, and lime or lemon wedges. Serve hot.

Notes

  • A squeeze of lime or lemon over the final dish is key to bring the flavor a notch.
  • A squeeze of lime or lemon over the final dish is key to bring the flavor a notch.
  • If using boneless chicken, reduce chicken time to 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 203mg (8%) Potassium 643mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1528IU (31%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 203mg 8%
Potassium 643mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1528IU 31%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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