Chicken Charsi Karahi is a bold, rustic curry cooked with tomatoes, green chillies and simple spices. Known for its rich, oily masala and smoky heat, it delivers an authentic roadside-style flavour that’s deeply satisfying.
Heat the oil in a wide karahi or deep pan over medium–high heat until it is hot but not smoking.
Add the chicken and cook uncovered, stirring regularly, until it changes colour and begins to lightly brown.
Stir in the garlic paste and ginger paste, letting them cook briefly until fragrant and the raw aroma disappears.
Add the tomatoes and mix well so they coat the chicken evenly.
Cover the pan and allow the tomatoes to soften and break down, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the lid, then add the chilli flakes, black pepper, salt, and bullet chilli, mixing thoroughly.
Continue cooking on medium heat until the tomatoes reduce into a thick masala and the oil visibly separates.
Finish by stirring through the julienned ginger, then cook for a final minute before serving hot.
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Latest comments (6)
APGB•
This looks great, I’ve made quite a few of your recipes before and they’ve all been great, especially the lamb curry one. I’m going to try this tomorrow. Thank you Nabeela. 🙃🙂
Nabeela Kauser•
Thanks so much, that’s really kind! Glad you’ve enjoyed the recipes so far. Hope this one turned out just as good for you, how was it? 😊
Alex•
Hi ya where’s the spice list
Nabeela Kauser•
Hey, this charsi style keeps it simple, not too many spices, just the essentials for that classic flavour.
Alex•
Where’s the spices?
Nabeela Kauser•
Hey! It’s a classic charsi style, so the spice list is kept nice and simple.
Latest comments (6)
This looks great, I’ve made quite a few of your recipes before and they’ve all been great, especially the lamb curry one. I’m going to try this tomorrow. Thank you Nabeela. 🙃🙂
Thanks so much, that’s really kind! Glad you’ve enjoyed the recipes so far. Hope this one turned out just as good for you, how was it? 😊
Hi ya where’s the spice list
Hey, this charsi style keeps it simple, not too many spices, just the essentials for that classic flavour.
Where’s the spices?
Hey! It’s a classic charsi style, so the spice list is kept nice and simple.