Modern Chicken Karahi Delight

About this recipe

This modern take on Chicken Karahi blends robust spices and a rich tomato base, offering a tantalizing aroma and flavor harmony. Perfect for a family dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and brings restaurant-style quality to your home kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons ghee or mustard oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 3 ripe tomatoes, pureed
• 2 green chilies, sliced
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Heat ghee or mustard oil in a karahi or deep pan over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

3. 3

   Stir in ginger and garlic paste; cook for a minute until the raw aroma fades.

4. 4

   Add chicken pieces and brown them evenly.

5. 5

   Mix in pureed tomatoes, green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt. Combine thoroughly.

6. 6

   Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender.

7. 7

   Fold in yogurt and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.