Chicken Chatkhara Karahi Recipe
Ingredients
Spice up your meals with this flavorful Chicken Chatkhara Karahi. Learn how to make a restaurant-style karahi at home with this easy, step-by-step recipe.
Ingredients for Chicken Chatkhara Karahi:
For Karahi Masala Powder:
- 10 Green Cardamom pods
- 2 tbsp Black Peppercorns
- 2 tbsp Cumin Seeds (dry roasted & crushed)
- 2 ½ tbsp Coriander Seeds (dry roasted & crushed)
- 1 heaped tsp Chaat Masala Powder
Other Ingredients:
- ¾ cup Cooking Oil
- 1 large Onion (ground)
- 1 kg Chicken
- 1 heaped tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
- 1 ½ heaped tbsp Karahi Masala (prepared earlier)
- 3 tsp Crushed Red Chili
- 1 heaped tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Chicken Powder
- 4 Tomatoes (ground) or 1 cup Yogurt
- 1 cup Water
- 2 ½ inch pieces of Ginger (cut into julienne strips)
- 4 Bullet Green Chilies (sliced)
- 1 ½ tbsp Dry Fenugreek Leaves
- A handful of Fresh Coriander Leaves
Instructions
Instructions to Make Chicken Chatkhara Karahi:
1. Prepare the Karahi Masala:
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Coarsely grind the green cardamom, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and chaat masala powder to make a homemade karahi masala. This spice blend will enhance the flavor of your dish.
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2. Fry the Onions:
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In a large pan, heat the oil and add the ground onion. Fry on high heat until the onions turn golden brown.
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3. Cook the Chicken:
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Add the chicken pieces to the pan and fry them on high heat until they change color. This step helps seal in the juices for tender, flavorful chicken.
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4. Add Aromatics:
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Mix in the ginger and garlic paste and continue frying for 2 more minutes. This will add depth to the flavor.
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5. Spice it Up:
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Add the homemade karahi masala, crushed red chili, salt, lemon juice, chicken powder, and ground tomatoes (or yogurt). Stir well and cook on high heat for about 2 minutes to let the spices infuse.
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6. Simmer the Chicken:
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Pour in 1 cup of water, stir, and cover the pan. Let the chicken cook on low to medium heat until it's tender and the oil separates from the gravy.
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7. Final Garnish:
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Add the julienned ginger, sliced green chilies, and dry fenugreek leaves. Stir everything together and let it simmer on low heat for 8 minutes to absorb all the flavors.
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8. Serve:
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Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves on top, and your delicious Chicken Chatkhara Karahi is ready to serve. Pair it with naan or roti for a complete meal.
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Tips for the Best Chicken Chatkhara Karahi:
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- For a richer flavor, use ghee instead of oil.
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- You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer green chilies or red chili flakes.
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- Serve hot with a side of yogurt or raita for a balanced meal.
