How to Make Restaurant Style Chicken Karahi Recipe at Home

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How to Make Restaurant-Style Chicken Karahi at Home

Restaurant Style Chicken

Chicken Karahi is a popular Pakistani and Indian dish known for its spicy, tangy flavor and thick, rich gravy. Traditionally cooked in a “karahi” (a wok-like pan), this dish is a favorite at restaurants and is equally easy to make at home. With Minsa Cooking’s recipe, you can recreate the authentic, restaurant-style Chicken Karahi in your own kitchen, delivering the perfect blend of spices and tender chicken that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

  • Chicken: 1 kg, cut into medium-sized pieces
  • Tomatoes: 4-5 large, finely chopped
  • Onions: 2 medium, finely chopped
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste: 2 tablespoons
  • Green Chilies: 3-4, sliced
  • Red Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
  • Turmeric Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander Powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon
  • Garam Masala: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground
  • Salt: to taste
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves: a handful, chopped
  • Fresh Ginger: julienned, for garnish
  • Oil or Ghee: 1/2 cup

Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken

  1. In a large karahi or wok, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat.
  2. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
  3. Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until the raw smell disappears.

Cook the Chicken

  1. Add the chicken pieces to the karahi and sauté until they start to turn golden on the outside.
  2. Add the chopped tomatoes, salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken in the spices.
  3. Cook the chicken on medium heat until the tomatoes break down and form a thick gravy, stirring occasionally. This process should take about 15-20 minutes.

Add Green Chilies and Simmer

  1. Add the sliced green chilies to the karahi and mix them into the chicken.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and let the Chicken Karahi simmer for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. The oil should start to separate from the gravy, indicating that the dish is ready.
Finish and Garnish
  1. Once the chicken is fully cooked and tender, sprinkle garam masala over the top and stir it in.
  2. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and julienned ginger.
  3. Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

Tips for Perfect Restaurant-Style Chicken Karahi:

  • Tomato Consistency: Make sure to cook the tomatoes down until they form a thick gravy, as this is key to achieving the authentic taste and texture.
  • Simmering Time: Allow the chicken to simmer on low heat after adding the green chilies to enhance the flavor.
  • Spice Adjustment: Adjust the level of red chili powder and green chilies according to your spice preference.

Minsa Cooking’s Chicken Karahi recipe offers a simple yet flavorful way to bring the taste of a restaurant into your home. With its robust flavors and satisfying texture, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the bold, aromatic taste of Chicken Karahi any day of the week!

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