Chicken karahi is the most famous dish in both Pakistan and India. Karahi chicken is one of the most favorite dishes of all. In this post, I will tell you the easy and delicious recipe of chicken karahi. Perfect for your small gatherings and lunch/dinner! You will love this tasty recipe of chicken Kadai.
Before we move to the steps, let me tell you the tools/equipment and ingredients you will use.
Ingredients:
- 1 kg chicken
- ½ cup oil
- 3-4 tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp. (tablespoon) ginger-garlic paste
- 1+1/2 tsp. (teaspoon) black pepper powder
- 2 tsp. crushed red chili
- 2 tsp. Salt or to taste
- ½ tsp. garam masala powder (it’s a hot spice mixture of cumin seed, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and black pepper)
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- Chopped ginger as you required for garnishing
- 2 tbsp. green coriander (chopped) for garnishing
- 3-4 green chilies (chopped)
- 2 tbsp. fried onion (fries one small/medium onion and then chopped it)
Equipment:
Make sure you have the following equipment before you start making the chicken karahi:
- Large Bowl
- Non-stick Pan
- Kitchen Knife
- Chopping Board
- Measuring Spoons
- Grater (for ginger grating)
- Garlic Crusher
Steps to Make Chicken Karahi:
- Take a bowl and add chicken, ginger-garlic paste, salt (as to taste), black pepper powder, lemon juice, yogurt, and mix well and marinates for 30 minutes.
- Take a pan over medium heat and add oil. Once the oil is a little hot, add tomatoes and fry them. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes over medium heat.
- After 5 minutes, add crushed red chili and marinated chicken. Mix well and cover and cook for 10 minutes on medium flame.
- After 10 minutes, add some green coriander and green chili (keep some for garnishing), add some chopped ginger, fried onions, ½ tsp. garam masala powder, and mix well for 2-3 minutes.
Your delicious chicken karahi is ready now. Transfer the karahi to a serving bowl and garnish it with some coriander leaves, green chili, and ginger. Serve to family and guests with naan and enjoy!
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