Chicken Karahi

40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Fry two medium-sized chopped onions in a big karahi wok until golden brown.
  2. 2Add six cloves of garlic and a small piece of ginger, blended, to the golden-brown onions and mix well.
  3. 3Add two chopped tomatoes to the mixture.
  4. 4Add the spices: 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 and a half teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds), half teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon dry methi (fenugreek leaves), and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. 5Add some water to the spices and cook the masala until it thickens and the oil rises.
  6. 6Add a cinnamon stick for more flavor.
  7. 7Once the masala has thickened and oil is visible, add one baby chicken, cut into small pieces.
  8. 8Mix the chicken with the masala and cook on high heat with the lid on.
  9. 9Add more water and let the chicken cook on low heat with all the spices.
  10. 10Add three chopped chillies.
  11. 11Once the chicken is basically cooked, keep it on high heat to adjust the thickness of the masala.
  12. 12Garnish with fresh coriander.
  13. 13Serve the chicken karahi.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 2 medium onions
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 small piece ginger
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds)
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon dry methi (fenugreek leaves)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 baby chicken
  • 3 bullet chillies
  • coriander
  • water
  • cinnamon stick

Equipment

wokcutting boardknifewooden spoonfood processorcolanderlidbowl

Tips

  • You can keep the masala as thick or thin as you want it, or add water to make it more of a soupy style.