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 mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Keyword: Karahi Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 371kcal
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Wok
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- 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
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.
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