Simple Chicken Karahi

Ingredients

• Chicken Thighs
  750 g
• Neutral Oil
  4 tbsp
• Ghee
  2 tbsp
• Tomatoes
  3 pc
• Ginger
  50 g
• Garlic
  50 g
• Green chili
  3 pc
• Salt
  2 tbsp
• Chili Powder
  2 tbsp
• Black peppercorns
  1 tsp
• Coriander seeds
  2 tsp
• Cumin seeds
  1 tsp
• Tumeric powder
  1 tsp
• Garam Masala
  1 tsp

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken into medium pieces (don’t go too small).

2. 2

   Chop tomatoes finely.

3. 3

   Lightly crush the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and black peppercorns.

4. 4

   Turn garlic and ginger into a paste.

5. 5

   Heat oil + ghee on medium-high heat until shimmering.

6. 6

   Add ginger and garlic paste. Stir constantly until fragrant, lightly golden.

7. 7

   Add chicken pieces. Cook on high heat, stirring occasionally. Let it sear and release its juices. Cook until chicken turns white and moisture starts reducing.

8. 8

   Lower heat to medium and add the salt, chili powder, turmeric, black pepper, coriander seeds and cumin seeds. Stir well, coating chicken evenly.

9. 9

   Add tomatoes and green chilies. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally.

10. 10

    When the oil separates and the masala thickens, lower heat. Then add the tomatoes and garam masala and stir gently. Add lemon juice, taste and adjust salt or chili.

11. 11

    Turn off heat and rest 5 minutes before serving.