Peshawari Chicken Karahi

Ingredients

• 0.5 L Water (For the chicken soaking mixture)
• 1 tbsp Salt (For the soaking mixture; or to taste)
• 1.5 tbsp Vinegar (For the soaking mixture)
• 750 g Chicken, karahi-cut
• 0.75 cup Ghee (Clarified butter)
• 1.5 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
• 8 Tomatoes (Medium, whole; the source gives 7–8)
• 7 Green chilies (The source gives 6–7)
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Roasted and crushed)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (Crushed)
• 2 inch Ginger (Julienned; used in the karahi)
• Ginger (Julienned, for garnish; amount not specified)
• Fresh coriander (Chopped, for garnish; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the water, 1 tablespoon salt, and vinegar. Mix well to make the soaking mixture.

2. 2

   Add the chicken to the soaking mixture, mix well, and let it rest for 15–20 minutes. Strain the chicken and set it aside.

3. 3

   Heat a wok and add the ghee. Let the clarified butter melt completely.

4. 4

   Add the strained chicken and mix well until its color changes.

5. 5

   Continue cooking the chicken over high heat until it becomes light golden, about 12–15 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the ginger-garlic paste and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well and cook for 1–2 minutes.

7. 7

   Place the whole tomatoes in the wok and cook over high heat for 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Mix the tomatoes with the chicken, cover the wok, and cook over medium heat for 5–6 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender.

9. 9

   Remove the skins from the softened tomatoes. Mix well, mash the tomatoes with a spoon, and cook over high heat for 8–10 minutes, until the ghee separates.

10. 10

    Add the green chilies and mix well.

11. 11

    Add the roasted, crushed cumin seeds, crushed black pepper, and julienned ginger. Mix well.

12. 12

    Garnish with julienned ginger and chopped fresh coriander. Serve with naan and raita.

Notes

The amount of garnish ginger and fresh coriander is not specified in the source. Serve with naan and raita as suggested by the author.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• South Asian
• Pakistani
• karahi
• chicken
• stovetop
• spicy
• gluten-free