Afghani Chicken Karahi

Afghani Chicken Karahi is a rich and creamy chicken curry made with yogurt, cream, and mild spices. Cooked in a wok-style karahi, it features tender chicken pieces simmered in a flavorful, aromatic sauce with a subtle smoky taste, perfect with naan or rice.

Ingredients

  • Onion 1 large
  • Almonds 10-12
  • Water ¼ Cup
  • Ginger sliced 2-inch piece
  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • Green chillies 3-4
  • Fresh coriander handful
  • Yogurt 1 Cup
  • Coriander powder 1 tsp
  • Salt 1 tsp or to taste
  • White pepper powder ½ tsp
  • Cumin powder 1 tsp
  • Dried fenugreek leaves 1 tsp
  • Black pepper powder ½ tsp
  • Lemon juice 1
  • Cream ½ Cup (room temperature)
  • Boneless chicken cubes 750g
  • Cooking oil 1 tbsp
  • Onion cubes 1 medium
  • Capsicum cubes 1 medium
  • Cooking oil 2 tbsp
  • Butter 1 tbsp
  • Green cardamom 3-4
  • Cloves 5-6
  • Water ¼ Cup or as required
  • Charcoal for smoke
  • Oil
  • Fresh coriander chopped

Step 1

In a saucepan,add onion, soaked almonds & water, bring it to boil & cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes. Then cook for 10 minutes.

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Step 2

Let it cool.

Step 3

Transfer to a blending jug, add ginger,garlic,green chillies,fresh coriander,blend well & set aside.

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Step 4

In a dish,add yogurt,blended paste,coriander powder,salt,white pepper powder,cumin powder, dried fenugreek leaves,black pepper powder,lemon juice,cream & mix well.

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Step 5

Add chicken & mix well & marinate for 30 minutes.

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Step 6

In a cast iron skillet,add cooking oil & heat it.

Step 7

Add marinated chicken & cook on medium flame from all sides until done (6-8 minutes) & reserve remaining marinade for later use.

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Step 8

In a wok,add cooking oil,onion,capsicum for 1 minute & set aside.

Step 9

In the same wok,add cooking oil,butter & let it melt.

Step 10

Add green cardamom,cloves & cook for a minute.

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Step 11

Add reserved marinade,mix well & cook on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.

Step 12

Add water,mix well & bring it to boil. Add cooked chicken,mix well,cover & cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes.

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Step 13

Add sauteed onion & capsicum & mix well.

Step 14

Turn off the flame & give coal smoke for 2 minutes. Garnish with butter,fresh coriander & serve!

Enjoy Your Meal!