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Dairy-Free Chicken Karahi recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Chicken Karahi

A flavorful and spicy Pakistani chicken curry made without dairy. This dish is rich, aromatic, and perfect served with rice or naan.

60m4 servings
DAIRY-free
550 cal|45g protein|20g carbs|30g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken thighs
  • about 450 g Tomatoes
  • 1 large Onion
  • 2 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 2-3 Green chilies
  • 2 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 4 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Place a karahi or deep pan over medium heat, which is 150°C. Add the 4 tbsp of vegetable oil and heat until it shimmers.
  2. 2Add the sliced large onion to the hot oil. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. This will be a deep golden color.
  3. 3Add the 2 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste and the 2-3 green chilies. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add the about 450 g of chopped tomatoes to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and released their juices, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Add the about 680 g of chicken thighs, 2 tsp of ground coriander, 1 tsp of ground cumin, 0.5 tsp of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp of red chili powder. Stir well to coat the chicken. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
  6. 6Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the chicken cook through. Continue cooking for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the oil has separated and appears on the surface of the sauce. The chicken is cooked when its internal temperature reaches 74°C.
  7. 7Stir in the 1 tsp of garam masala and the 2 tbsp of fresh cilantro. Cook for 1 minute more.
  8. 8Serve the Dairy-Free Chicken Karahi hot with rice or naan.

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