Chicken Karahi is a bold, aromatic Pakistani curry cooked with fresh tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, and traditional spices. Made in a wok-like “karahi,” this dish is known for its rich flavor, thick masala, and irresistible aroma that fills the kitchen. 🍗🌶
Chicken Karahi is one of the most loved dishes in Pakistani households and restaurants. Unlike creamy curries, this recipe focuses on fresh tomatoes, crushed black pepper, ginger, and green chilies to create a thick, spicy masala that clings beautifully to tender chicken pieces. The high-heat cooking method gives it that authentic street-style flavor. 🔥
What makes this dish special is its simplicity. No heavy cream, no complicated steps — just fresh ingredients cooked perfectly in layers. Garnished with fresh coriander and ginger slices, Chicken Karahi pairs beautifully with naan, roti, or steamed rice. It’s comforting, bold, and absolutely satisfying. 🫓✨
🍗 “Good food is all the sweeter when shared — and Chicken Karahi is meant to be enjoyed together.”🌶
CookAndMeal
Are you in this mega fan club? What do you buy there? And why? If you are in the Twin Cities like me, did you know they have a newly renovated Roseville location? Um, yeah.
Don’t reach for one right away.
Look at this
Just insert our shortcodes
1. How to Cook
I’m excited to share these with you guys!! Especially because it’s no secret that when it comes to breakfast recipes, more times than not, I’m going to share something on the sweeter side. It’s not that I don’t love a savory breakfast recipe, because I do. It’s more that I enjoy sweet breakfast recipes in the morning and savory eggs for lunch or dinner…but that’s just me! Anyway, the point is, I rarely share savory breakfast recipes, so I’m overly excited to share these eggs.
2. Easy recipe
How cute are these egg boats? When I set out to make these, I really wasn’t sure how they would turn out. But I ended up loving the recipe! Sometimes I go into a recipe being very unsure about it. But it’s the best when I’m presently surprised by the outcome…just love when that happens! And, these boats couldn’t be easier to make or more delicious.
Let’s talk. And eat this Chicken Karahi
Amazing pancakes
Special ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp crushed coriander
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ cup oil
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Green chilies (optional)
- Salt to taste
Video you may also like
Heat oil or ghee in a karahi or deep pan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chicken pieces and fry until they change color. Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, red chili powder, turmeric, and coriander powder.
Cook on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and oil starts separating. Add green chilies and crushed black pepper. Cook until the chicken is tender and masala thickens. Sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
Garnish with fresh coriander and ginger slices. Serve hot with naan or roti. 🫓✨
🌶 “When the karahi sizzles, you know something delicious is about to happen!”
