Chicken Karahi happens to be a favorite of all Pakistanis and Indians alike. It's so famous for sharp flavor, bright colors of spices, and such an appetizing appeal. Traditionally, the chicken karahi is being made up with tomato-based gravy but if you want to give some twist into it by giving it creaminess, that goes well in indulging the rich and luxurious flavors. Step 3 In this article, we shall guide you on how to prepare a tasteful Creamy Chicken Karahi dish at home.

Ingredients

To make a Creamy Chicken Karahi, you would require the following:

For the Chicken:

• 500 grams chicken. Cut the same into pieces.
• 2 tablespoons of oil/ghee
• 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste
• 2-3 green chilies. Sliced
• 1 large onion. Finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes. Chopped
• 1 cup yogurt. Whisked
• ½ cup fresh cream. Optional
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
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Salt to taste:

1. Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
2. Lemon wedges for serving
3. For Spice Paste
4. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
5. 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
6. ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
7. ½ teaspoon fennel seeds

Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the Spice Blend:

• Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, and fennel seeds in a small pan until well fragrant, being careful not to burn them. Grind in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to a coarse powder. Set aside this spice blend.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken:

• Heat oil or ghee in a deep pan or karahi, over medium heat. 
• Add cumin seeds, and let them crackle for a few seconds and then add the finely chopped onions and sauté till they turn golden brown. 
• Add the ginger garlic paste, and cook for 2 minutes, or until the raw smell disappears. 
• Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
• Mix in chopped tomatoes and let it become soft to the extent of making a paste.
• Add Yogurt and Cream
• Reduce the fire and add whisked yogurt to the chicken mixture. Stir it very well to prevent curdling.
• Once it gets well incorporated into the mixture, add the fresh cream for an extra texture. Since I like my gravy creamy, I often add fresh cream to it. You may omit it if you don't prefer a heavy hand.
• Add red chili powder, freshly ground black pepper, and that spice mix you have prepared so far.
• Stir well and let it cook over low heat until the chicken is tender and cooked. This should take about 10-15 minutes.

Step 4: Add Green Chilies and Garam Masala

• Add sliced green chilies to this while cooking the chicken as it tends to add to a certain amount of heat.
• Sprinkle garam masala on this dish and continue to let it cook for yet another 2 minutes so that the flavors assimilate within each other.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve:

• Once cooked through, switch off the gas and decorate with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve the Creamy Chicken Karahi hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice. Provide lemon wedges on the side for those who prefer a tangy touch. Some making tips for that perfect Creamy Chicken Karahi are:.
• Adjust the Creaminess: If you do not like heavy texture much, then you can completely avoid the cream and just have yogurt. For a rich style, adding the yogurt and cream together makes the dish really silky-rich.
• Spiciness Level: You can increase or decrease the spiciness according to your taste buds by adding more or less number of green chilies and red chili powder. You can also use deseeded chilies to not make it too spicy.
• Fresh ingredients are always used, and mainly the coriander and spices for this recipe. Freshly ground spices make a big difference in the taste of this dish.
• Cooking Method: The Chicken Karahi is always cooked on high heat so there is a smoky flavor to the meat. However, in the creamy version, one has to cook on low heat so that the yogurt and the cream thicken without breaking the sauce.

Conclusion:

Creamy Chicken Karahi is the delightful variation in the traditional karahi recipe, bringing together the robustness of the classical spices with the richness of cream and yogurt. To devour at parties or as comfort food at home, these are wonderful dishes that can be made with just a few ingredients and by dedicating some time to recreating this mouth-watering dish so that your family gets to treat their taste buds to a meal in a restaurant from the comfort of your kitchen.

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