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.
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Foodi
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.