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Authentic Chicken Karahi Recipe: Pakistani Wok Curry

Chicken Karahi with Peas

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 4 cups diced tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 0.5 cup green peas frozen or fresh
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger julienned for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a large heavy-bottomed wok or pan over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lb chicken pieces and sear for 5-7 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Stir in 1 tbsp ginger paste and 1 tbsp garlic paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in 4 cups diced tomatoes, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder. Stir well to combine.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes to allow the tomatoes to break down and form a rich curry sauce.
  • Remove the lid, add 1/2 cup green peas, and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
  • Stir in 1/2 tsp garam masala. Remove from heat and garnish generously with 1/4 cup fresh cilantro and 1 tbsp julienned ginger.