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Karahi Chicken (Karai)

Chicken, coriander and tomatoes come together in this Pakistani dish, fragrant with cayenne and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a nonreactive large saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute about 5 minutes until golden.

    5 min
  2. 2

    Add garlic powder and water and stir to combine. Then add the salt, cayenne and coriander.

  3. 3

    Mix well and then add the tomatoes. Cook the tomatoes 10 minutes until the mixture becomes almost a paste.

    10 min
  4. 4

    Add the chicken and cook 30 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add the cilantro and serve.

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