Dhaba Style Chicken Karahi 

 Dhaba Style Chicken Karahi 

 Super Quick Dhaba Style Chicken. The Punjabi-style fast food – Dhaba Style Chicken Karahi is a hot smoky- wok – tossed chicken that we all love. 

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Dhaba Style Chicken Karahi 

Author: Shana Shameer

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 25 mins

Servings: 6

Description

Dhaba-style chicken curry is a popular dish from India, known for its rich flavors and aromatic spices. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for quick weeknight meal.

A dhaba is a type of roadside eatery commonly found in the Indian subcontinent, especially along highways, and truck stops. They are known for their simple, no-frills atmosphere and their focus on serving hearty, flavorful local cuisine.

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 kg Chicken (skinless, medium-sized, bone-in pieces)

• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups Red Onion, chopped (1 large onion)

• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups Tomato, chopped (2 medium tomatoes)

• 1 tsp Cumin seeds

• 2 Bay leaves

• 1 large Tbsp Ginger-garlic paste

• 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

• 2 tsp Coriander powder

• 1 tsp Punjabi style garam masala (recommended)

• 1 tsp Turmeric powder

• ¹⁄₄ tsp Black pepper powder

• Sliced green chillies, ginger juliennes and fresh chopped coriander leaves (As needed)

• ¹⁄₄ ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil or ghee (Dhaba dishes are not shy when it comes to the oil, reduce according to your preference)

• 1 tsp Salt (To taste)

Instructions

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1. Heat oil in a wok or kadai.
2. Add cumin seeds and bay leaves. Allow the seeds to pop.
3. Next, add the onion and saute briefly.
4. To this, add the garam masala first and saute till nice and aromatic and the onions are slightly softened.
5. Add the cleaned, thoroughly drained chicken pieces and toss to coat with the onion-spice mixture. Cook for about 4 minutes, till the chicken, is evenly coloured.
6. Add the ginger-garlic paste and remaining spice powders. Also, add salt to taste. Stir through to coat the pieces and cook for 1 minute.
7. Add tomatoes and stir through. Add some of the ginger juliennes, chopped coriander and green chilli. (Reserve the remainder for garnish).
8. Stir through. Cook, covered on medium heat for 10 minutes.
9. Open, and turn up the heat to reduce the gravy to desired thickness.
10. Garnish with remaining ginger juliennes, green chilli and coriander.
11. Serve hot with roti/chapati, homemade butter and onion rings.

Note

• Key Ingredients: Chicken, Oil, Onion, Tomato, Ginger, Garlic, Green Chilli, Coriander Spices, Salt.

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