PAKISTANI CHICKEN KARAHI

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This dish gets its name from a karahi, a flat open pot used a lot in Pakistani and Indian cooking. In spite of its name, this recipe can be made in any pot. My mom came up with this recipe; it's a little spicy (by Pakistani standards), but simple and foolproof. Serve with naan bread.

Provided by creativecookie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Pakistani

Time 1h6m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup sunflower oil
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, giblets discarded, cut into 12 pieces
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ginger and garlic paste
½ teaspoon red chile powder
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
6 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped
4 green chile peppers, finely chopped, or more to taste
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot or karahi over high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add water, cumin, salt, ginger and garlic paste, red chile powder, and turmeric; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir tomatoes and green chile peppers into the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until chicken pieces are no longer pink at the bone, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Sprinkle cilantro leaves over the chicken and cook until the leaves look slightly wilted, about 30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 33.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 698.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

Tarnia Cherrett
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Crockett Dylan
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I'm not a big fan of Pakistani food, but this recipe was actually pretty good. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Zatima Ross
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Heather Taylor
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I'm always looking for new Pakistani recipes to try, and this one didn't disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and addictive.


Dorene Lowden
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow, and the end result is a delicious and authentic Pakistani dish.


michael tutchton
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. It's easy to find everything I need at my local grocery store.


Ronnie Mwiti
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Shibani Mitra
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I've tried several chicken karahi recipes, and this one is by far the best. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful.


Desty Naisha
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and authentic Pakistani dish.


Turjo sarkar
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but this recipe was still enjoyable. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce had a nice depth of flavor.


Yobo Akparobokigho
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This is one of my favorite Pakistani dishes. The chicken is always so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and addictive.


laksiri dias
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I made this recipe for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


Sm Mamunur Rashid
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Nygirah Lebrun
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I love the addition of green chilies in this recipe. They add a nice kick of heat without being overpowering.


Mallam Zaaki
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This was my first time making chicken karahi, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and authentic dish.


KAT Woman
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is flavorful and addictive.


Reema Raghoo
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This Pakistani Chicken Karahi recipe is a winner! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and delicious. I served it with basmati rice and naan, and it was a hit with my family.