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Karahi Chicken Curry

How to make traditional Karahi Chicken. Our healthy Pakistani curry recipe features chicken breast chunks, spicy tomato sauce & fresh ginger.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Keyword: Karahi Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 371kcal

Equipment

  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • French knife
  • Wok
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Canola Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger minced
  • 2 Green Chilies finely chopped
  • 4 Chicken Breasts cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 2 Large Tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Turmeric
  • Kosher Salt
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter

Garnish

  • 2 inch Ginger peeled and julienned
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 10 Mint Leaves

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. When hot, add the cumin and allow to splutter for 30 seconds. Add the minced garlic, ginger and chilies and fry for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken to the pan and fry for 3-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add the tomato paste and the yogurt and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the oil starts to seperate. Add the red chili powder, black pepper, turmeric and salt and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Add the butter before turning off the heat and letting the butter melt.
  • Before serving, add the julienned ginger, cilantro, mint and stir through.

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 44.1g | Fat: 17.6g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 1008mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 4.9g | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 2mg