Traditional Chicken Karahi
Chicken karahi with green chilies — Pakistani classic with more heat than standard version. Cooked in karahi pot over high heat.
Prep Time
23 min
Cook Time
86 min
Servings
6
Calories
543 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Chicken750 g
- Tomato3 medium
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
- Ginger1 ½ tsp
- Green Chili1 ½
- Coriander Leaves1 ½
- Cumin Powder1 ½
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Oil3 tbsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Chicken750 g
- Tomato3 medium
- Garlic4.5 cloves
- Ginger1.5 tsp
- Green Chili1.5
- Coriander Leaves1.5
- Cumin Powder1.5
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Oil3 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Cube 1.5 lb chicken thighs. Heat 4 tablespoons ghee in wok over high heat. Brown chicken in batches.
- 2
In same pot, add 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste. Cook 1 min.
- 3
Add 4 chopped tomatoes + 6 chopped green chilies (this version is hotter), 1 tablespoon coriander seeds crushed, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds crushed, 2 teaspoons red chili powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon kasoori methi.
- 4
Return chicken. Add ½ cup water. Cover, simmer 20 min until tender.
- 5
Bhuna (cook-down): uncover, increase heat, cook 10 min stirring until masala thickens and oil separates.
- 6
Finish with grated fresh ginger, 2 more chopped green chilies, chopped cilantro, butter drizzle. Serve with naan and rice.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.More green chilies for heat.
- 2.Crushed seeds add texture.
- 3.Bhuna for proper karahi.
- 4.Fresh ginger at end.
🔬 Why It Works
Hotter karahi succeeds with the same technique but more green chilies for the spice-lovers version. The bhuna (cook-down) creates the signature thick coating gravy.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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