Charsi Chicken Karahi
Discover the joy of preparing Charsi Chicken Karahi, a classic Pakistani dish known for its robust flavours and vibrant colours. Uncover the deep-rooted history and delight in the challenge of making this iconic dish in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 800 g Chicken
- 6 Tomatoes
- 300 ml Oil
- 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 5 Green Chillies
- Ginger Julienne
Instructions
- Heat up oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Then, add the chicken and salt, and cook for 8-10 minutes until the chicken undergoes a colour change and becomes white.
- Remove the excess oil, add the sliced green chillies and garlic paste into the pan, and sauté them for 1-2 minutes.
- Halve the tomatoes and position them face down on the chicken. Cover the pan and let it cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Using tongs, remove the skins from the tomatoes. Continue cooking on high heat for 8-10 minutes until any excess water evaporates.
- Add the black pepper and ginger cut into thin strips (julienne), and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, accompanied by homemade naan bread on the side. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 593kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 13gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 564mgPotassium: 427mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1116IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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