Chicken Karahi

Chicken karahi is a classic Pakistani dish cooked in a wok-like pan with tomatoes, ginger, garlic and green chillies.

• ⏱ Prep: 15 min
• 🔥 Cook: 35 min
• 🍽 Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 4 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 5 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 4 green chillies, slit
• 1 tsp red chilli flakes
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• Salt to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp yogurt
• Ginger julienne and coriander to garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a karahi or wok. Add chicken and fry on high heat for 5–6 minutes.
2. Add ginger and garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, salt and dry spices. Cover and cook on medium heat for 10–12 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
4. Uncover and cook on high heat, stirring, until oil separates.
5. Add yogurt, green chillies and black pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes.
6. Check the chicken is cooked through (75°C/165°F inside, no pink juices).
7. Sprinkle garam masala, ginger and coriander. Serve with naan or roti.

Tips

• Use ripe tomatoes for the best colour.
• Cooking on high heat at the end gives the classic karahi taste.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make it with boneless chicken?

Yes, reduce the cooking time slightly.