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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
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 900g bone-in chicken, cut into pieces (You can use boneless chicken - see Recipe Notes)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
- 10 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 large tomatoes chopped (or use 2 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes)
- 2-3 green chilies slit lengthwise (Iām using serrano ā use habanero for an extra kick!)
- For Serving. Fresh chopped cilantro, julienned ginger, lemon or lime wedges
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and ginger, and cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook for 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes break down and form a thick sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add the reserved spice mix. Stir well to coat the chicken.
- 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.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, julienned ginger, and lime or lemon wedges. Serve hot.
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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
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
203mg
(8%)
Potassium
643mg
(18%)
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
% 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.