Chicken Karahi with Bold Ginger Garlic Flavor
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, flavorful masala with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and aromatic spices makes this Chicken Karahi a comforting Pakistani classic. This easy one-pot curry delivers bold Desi flavors and pairs perfectly with naan, roti, or steamed rice for a satisfying family meal.
Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 33 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
½ cup Oil ½ cup Ginger and garlic in equal amount 900 g Chicken Boneless cubes 900g / 2 lbs 2 tsp Salt 5 tsp Red chili powder Use Kashmiri chili powder for a less spicy version or adjust the chili powder according to your preference ½ tsp Turmeric powder ½ cup Yogurt Whipped ¼ tsp Black pepper Freshly crushed ¼ tsp Garam masala ½ cup Cilantro Chopped 5 Green chilies Add whole green chilies for aroma rather than heat Turn on saute mode at medium
Add oil into the pot
Add ginger and garlic
Fry until release aroma and color slightly changes
Add chicken
Mix well
Add salt, red chili powder, and turmeric
Mix well
Cook at medium until chicken gets tender and moisture dries out
Add yogurt
Mix well
Cook until moisture from the yogurt dries out
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking to the bottom
Once the moisture dries out, fry well until oil separates from the masala
Add black pepper and garam masala
Mix well
Cook for a few more moments to help the oil separate
Add chopped cilantro and whole green chilies
Cook for a few more moments to allow the green chilies to release their aroma
Garnish with fresh cilantro and ginger julienne
Serve with roti, parathas, naan, rice or even pasta. It also works beautifully in sandwiches, and wraps.
Keyword Black Pepper Chicken, Chicken Curry, Chicken Karahi, Ginger Garlic Chicken, Indian Food, Karahi Chicken, Pakistani Chicken Karahi, Pakistani Food