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Karahi Chicken

Name: Karahi Chicken
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces; 4 medium tomatoes, finely chopped; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 4-5 green chilies; 1 tbsp red chili powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp garam masala powder; a handful, chopped fresh coriander leaves; 4 tbsp oil (vegetable or mustard); to taste salt

Karahi Chicken is a popular Pakistani dish known for its spicy, aromatic flavor and rich tomato-based gravy cooked in a traditional wok-like pan called a karahi. It is a staple in Pakistani cuisine, often served at family gatherings and special occasions, symbolizing the country's love for bold spices and hearty meals.

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Pakistani70%

Mughal30%

Ingredients

chicken, cut into pieces
1 kg
tomatoes, finely chopped
4 medium
ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp
green chilies
4-5
red chili powder
1 tbsp
turmeric powder
1 tsp
garam masala powder
1 tsp
fresh coriander leaves
a handful, chopped
oil (vegetable or mustard)
4 tbsp
salt
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

The dish originates from the Punjab region of Pakistan, where the karahi pan was traditionally used for deep frying and cooking. It reflects the region's culinary heritage that blends Mughal influences with local spices and cooking methods.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Pakistani70%

ingredients+techniques

Mughal30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing simmering stir-frying

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