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Highway Style Chicken Karahi

Falak
Print Recipe
Course Main Course
Cuisine South Asian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

Karahi Masala

  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds coarsely crushed
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds coarsely crushed
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon kasoori methi
  • 1 tablespoon chat masala
  • 1 teaspoon amchoor (dried mango powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Masala Gravy

  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 cup pureed onion
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1- 1.5 kg chicken
  • 3/4 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped optional

Instructions
 

  • In a pan on high heat add oil and onions and fry until translucent.
  • Immediately add the ginger-garlic paste, saute for 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken and saute for 10 minutes. The color of the chicken will turn white and then have some browning.
  • Add the above karahi masala and mix for 30-45 seconds or until all the chicken is coated with it.
  • Now add the tomato puree and saute until the oil separates (takes 2-3 minutes).
  • Add 1/2 cup water, cover the pan and lower the heat slightly and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Finally add the lemon juice and cilantro leaves and turn off the heat.
  • Let it sit covered for 1 minute before serving. Serve and enjoy.