Description
A flavorful and aromatic Pakistani dish made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich tomato-based gravy with spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 medium onions, finely sliced
- 4 green chilies, sliced
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger strips
- 1/4 cup oil or ghee
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil or ghee in a karahi or deep pan.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger and garlic paste, sauté for 1 minute.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until they turn white.
- Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and all spices.
- Cook on medium heat until tomatoes are soft and oil separates.
- Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and ginger strips.
- Serve hot with naan or rice.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder and green chilies according to your spice preference.
- Use fresh tomatoes for best flavor.
- Cook on low flame after adding water to prevent burning.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Pakistani
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Chicken karahi, Pakistani chicken curry, Spicy chicken dish