Karahi Chicken

Ingredients #

  • 1 kg Chicken or Mutton
  • 3 medium Onions, cut into cubes
  • ¼ tbsp Carom (Ajwain) seeds
  • 1 inch Ginger, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can Tomato puree
  • 1½ tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Shaan Karahi masala
  • ½ tsp Chilli powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • ½ cup Water
  • 3 Jalapenos, sliced vertically on one side
  • 1 tbsp dried Fenugreek (Methi) leaves

Recipe #

  1. Heat oil in a wok (karahi). Add onions and fry until the edges start to turn golden brown.
  2. Add carom (ajwain) seeds and fry for 15 seconds.
  3. Add chopped ginger and garlic, fry until they release oil.
  4. Add tomato puree and sauté until oil separates from the mixture.
  5. Add coriander powder, shan karahi masala, chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
  6. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add water, cover, and cook until the chicken is tender.
  8. Add jalapenos and dried methi leaves, cook for another 5 minutes.

Serve hot with naan or steamed rice.