White Chicken Karahi

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat the ghee in a pan.
  2. 2Add cumin seeds and curry leaves.
  3. 3Cook for about 40 seconds.
  4. 4Add the garlic and ginger paste.
  5. 5Cook for another 30 seconds.
  6. 6Add the chicken.
  7. 7Sauté on high flame until the chicken changes color.
  8. 8Add the rest of the spices and cook for about 30 seconds, just enough to cook the spices without burning them.
  9. 9Whip the yogurt and add it in, quickly stirring to prevent it from splitting.
  10. 10Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes until the chicken is tender.
  11. 11Remove the lid and cook the chicken on high flame until all the liquid evaporates.
  12. 12Add heavy cream and freshly cracked black pepper, cover and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  13. 13Garnish with qasoori methi, julienne ginger, chopped green chili and cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 0.5 cup ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 6 curry leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
  • 4 green chili, depending on your spice preference
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon qasoori methi
  • sliced ginger
  • chopped cilantro
  • chopped green chili

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Add a little bit of extra water if needed.