Kaukab's Lahori Chicken Karahi

Kaukab was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan. She's a passionate home cook, specialising in Pakistani cuisine. Kaukab says there is nothing like her Lahori Chicken Karahi - it's a recipe she learned from her mother, one that has been passed down generations. It's a rich, and absolutely delicious traditional Pakistani chicken curry. Kaukab loves to teach cooking because she enjoys interacting with her students and seeing their interest and excitement. Cooking is a time to be social and talk. In her class, you'll find that cooking is a free-flowing experience, where your freed from the rigidity of following a recipe down to the T.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat oil, add garlic and ginger. Fry gently for a few minutes without browning.

Step 2

Add chicken, fry until golden.

Step 3

Cut tomatoes in half, place on top of chicken, cut side facing down. Add 2/3 tbsp water and cover on medium heat.

Step 4

Check about 6/7 minutes later to see if skin on the tomatoes has softened. If so, remove with tongs or fork. Break the tomatoes down with the back of a wooden spoon.

Step 5

Add sliced onion, half the fresh coriander and half green chillies cut into strips. Stir gently. Cover to cook for 5 mins on medium heat.

Step 6

Add chilli powder, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, garam masala, and salt. Stir well.

Step 7

Add yogurt, continue stirring, then cover for a final few minutes until the oil has been released, and tomatoes and onions have softened and become a little saucy

Step 8

Now add ghee or butter and stir in well

Step 9

Karahi is ready to be served! Garnish with ginger julienne, strips of green chilli, and coriander