Authentic Pakistani Chicken Karahi – Spicy, Tangy & Bursting

• actieve tijd: 15 minutes
• totale tijd: 55 minutes

Ingrediënten

1kg chicken, bone-in pieces

2 medium onions, finely chopped

4 large tomatoes, finely chopped

1 tbsp garlic paste

1 tbsp ginger paste

3 green chillies, sliced

Salt, to taste

1 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)

½ tsp turmeric powder

100ml sunflower oil

Handful of fresh coriander, chopped

Julienned ginger, for garnish

Instructies

Heat oil in a karahi or deep frying pan. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.

Add garlic and ginger pastes. Fry for 1–2 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes. Cook until soft and oil begins to separate.

Mix in spices: salt, cumin, coriander, red chilli, and turmeric. Cook 2–3 minutes.

Add chicken, stir to coat well, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes on medium-high heat.

Add a splash of water, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender.

Uncover and cook on high to reduce curry until thick and glossy.

Stir in green chillies and chopped coriander. Garnish with julienned ginger.

Serve hot with naan, chapati, or rice.