Ece YetkinerCommis de Cuisine
06 June 2026 Last updated: 09 September 2026

Karahi is a quick, deeply flavored Pakistani dish in which chicken is cooked with tomatoes, chiles, and ginger in a deep skillet called a karahi. Serve it with bread to enjoy the rich sauce; it is a fast-moving restaurant classic.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Brown the Chicken

10 min

Cook the chicken in oil over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, turning until it changes color on all sides.

2

Add the Garlic and Ginger

2 min

Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes.

3

Add the Tomatoes

15 min

Add the tomato, cumin, red chile powder, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, until the oil separates.

4

Finish Cooking

10 min

Add the green chiles and cook over low heat for another 8–10 minutes, until the chicken is tender. Stir in the garam masala.

5

Serve

Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve hot with bread.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; the flavor deepens by the next day. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
420 kcalCalories
28 gProtein
10 gCarbohydrate
30 gFat
2 gFiber
5 gSugar
520 mgSodium
6 gSaturated Fat
Protein 27% Carbohydrate 9% Fat 64%
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