Chicken Karahi Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Chicken Karahi Recipe
600 g fresh chicken pieces (with or without bone, cleaned at home)
3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped or pureed
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
2–3 fresh green chilies, sliced (optional)
3 tbsp homemade vegetable oil or ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (homemade)
1 tsp coriander powder (homemade)
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chili powder (homemade ground chilies)
½ tsp garam masala (homemade)
Salt to taste
1 tsp homemade lemon juice (optional)
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Detailed Preparation Guide of Chicken Karahi Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken and Aromatics
Wash and pat dry 600 g chicken.
Chop onion, mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice green chilies.
Calories: Chicken ~990 kcal, onion ~40 kcal, garlic & ginger negligible (~5 kcal)
Time: 10 minutes
Step 2: Heat Oil and Temper Spices
Heat 3 tbsp oil or ghee (360 kcal) in a karahi or deep pan.
Add cumin seeds and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Calories: Already counted in oil
Time: 2 minutes
Step 3: Sauté Onions, Garlic, and Ginger
Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onions turn golden brown.
Calories: Onion + aromatics ~45 kcal
Time: 5–6 minutes
Step 4: Cook Chicken
Add chicken pieces to the pan and sauté on medium heat for 8–10 minutes until slightly browned.
Calories: Already included in chicken (~990 kcal)
Time: 10 minutes
Step 5: Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add chopped or pureed tomatoes, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
Stir and cook on medium heat for 12–15 minutes until tomatoes soften and oil separates.
Calories: Tomatoes ~70 kcal, spices negligible
Time: 15 minutes
Step 6: Simmer for Flavor
Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and let the karahi simmer for 10–12 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and flavors blend.
Calories: 0 added
Time: 12 minutes
Step 7: Finish and Garnish
Sprinkle garam masala and lemon juice over the cooked chicken.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Calories: negligible (~5 kcal for lemon juice)
Time: 2 minutes
Total Preparation Time of Chicken Karahi Recipe for 4 Persons
Preparing chicken and aromatics: 10 minutes
Heating oil and tempering spices: 2 minutes
Sautéing onion, garlic, and ginger: 6 minutes
Cooking chicken: 10 minutes
Adding tomatoes and spices: 15 minutes
Simmering: 12 minutes
Garnishing: 2 minutes
Total active cooking time: approximately 57 minutes
Total Calories of Chicken Karahi Recipe and Calories Per Person
Chicken: ~990 kcal
Oil/Ghee: ~360 kcal
Onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes: ~115 kcal
Spices and lemon: ~5 kcal
Total calories for the entire dish: ~1,470 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): ~368 kcal per person