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Chicken Shinwari Karahi
- Cook17 min
- Total17 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CourseDrink
- CuisinePakistani
Ingredients 10
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Instructions 15
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Step 1, Sear the Chicken.
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Heat ½ cup oil in a karahi or deep pan.
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Add salt, then add the chicken pieces.
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Cook on high flame without stirring for 5-6 minutes, until one side turns golden brown.
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Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side.
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Add green chilies and ½ tablespoon crushed black pepper.
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Step 2, Tomato Base.
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In a separate pan, add the sliced tomatoes.Add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste.
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Cook on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until the water dries and tomatoes soften completely.
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Add the cooked tomatoes to the chicken.
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Mix well, cover with a lid, and cook on low to medium flame for 5-8 minutes until the chicken becomes tender and oil starts separating.
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Final Touch.
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Garnish with fresh ginger, green chilies, lemon juice, and a sprinkle of crushed black pepper.
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For authentic flavor, give it a coal smoke (dhungar method) for 2-3 minutes.
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Serve hot with naan or roti.
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