Chicken Karahi by @samsweetandspicetreats

40 min
Medium

4 servings

🫙

60 ml

Oil

🍗

1 kg

Chicken

🌿

1 tbsp

Garlic And Ginger

🍅

360 g

Tomatoes

🌶️

40 g

Green Chilies

🧂

18 g

Salt

🟤

8 g

Coriander Seeds

🟤

6 g

Cumin Seeds

⚫

1 g

Black Pepper

🟤

1.5 g

Garam Masala

🌿

10 g

Cilantro

🫚

10 g

Ginger Slices

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Wash the chicken and pat it dry. Halve the 3 tomatoes, chop the cilantro, and slice extra ginger for garnish.

    chicken
    tomatoes
    cilantro
    ginger slices
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/10

    Heat 4 tbsp ghee or cooking oil in a deep wok over medium-high heat.

    ghee or cooking oil
    🍳deep wok
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/10

    Add the 1 kg chicken and 1 tbsp salt. Add the green chilies and fry, stirring frequently, until the chicken is golden brown.

    chicken
    salt
    green chilies
    🍳deep wok
    🥄wooden spatula
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/10

    Add the crushed garlic and ginger. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

    garlic
    ginger
    🍳deep wok
    🥄wooden spatula

  5. Step 5/10

    Stir in the 1 tbsp coriander seeds and 1 tbsp cumin seeds. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.

    coriander seeds
    cumin seeds
    🍳deep wok
    🥄wooden spatula
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/10

    Add the halved tomatoes and cover the wok with a lid. Cook over medium-low heat until the tomatoes soften.

    tomatoes
    🍳deep wok
    🫕lid

  7. Step 7/10

    Remove the tomato skins and mash the softened tomatoes into the chicken. Cook over low heat for 10–15 minutes until a thick masala forms.

    tomatoes
    chicken
    🍳deep wok
    🥄wooden spatula

  8. Step 8/10

    Increase the heat to high and cook for 4–5 minutes. Stir frequently until the sauce reduces and the oil begins to separate.

    chicken
    🍳deep wok
    🥄wooden spatula

  9. Step 9/10

    Add 1/2 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp garam masala. Mix and cook for 1–2 minutes.

    black pepper
    garam masala
    🍳deep wok
    🥄wooden spatula
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/10

    Garnish the Chicken Karahi with chopped cilantro and ginger slices. Serve hot with paratha, roti, or naan if desired.

    cilantro
    ginger slices
    🍳deep wok

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Poultry, Vegetables, Chili peppers, Seasonings, Spices, Herbs, Aromatics

Ingredients

Oil, Chicken, Garlic and ginger, Tomatoes, Green chilies, Salt, Coriander seeds, Cumin seeds, Black pepper, Garam masala, Cilantro, Ginger slices

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein, Low carbohydrate, Gluten free, Ketogenic

Calories

410 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 38g, Carbohydrates: 10g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 1510mg, Potassium: 540mg, Iron: 2.2mg, Calcium: 45mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin A: 110mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.7mg, Vitamin B12: 0.5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, deep wok, lid, wooden spatula, measuring spoons

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family meal, Celebration

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Thick, Saucy

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Tangy, Aromatic, Rich

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Cool within 2 hours,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 3 months (Cool completely before freezing,Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)