One-Pot Pakistani Chicken Karahi

Loaded with flavors of garlic, ginger, and chile, this traditional Pakistani chicken is topped with cilantro and served with naan and yogurt.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 37 mins
• Total Time: 52 mins
• Calories: 694 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon crushed fresh ginger root
• 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into small pieces
• 2 green chile peppers, diced, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add chicken pieces, tomatoes, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cover and cook over high heat, stirring every 5 minutes, until mixture has thickened, about 20 minutes. Add green chiles and water; cook and stir, uncovered, until water mostly evaporates, about 15 minutes more. Top with cilantro leaves.