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Lahori Chicken Karhai


Ingredients:
1 kg chicken, cut into small pieces
4 tbsp clarified butter or ghee
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp ginger- garlic paste
½ cup yogurt
4 tomatoes, finely chopped
½ black pepper, freshly ground
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp coriander powder
½ tsp red chili powder
Salt according to taste

For Garnishing:

2 tbsp sliced ginger
4 green chilies, thinly sliced
2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
Few lemon wedges

How to Cook:
  1. Heat oil in a pan.
  2. Add clarified butter and ginger-garlic paste.
  3. Stir fry for 2 minute then add chicken.
  4. Cook and keep stirring for 5 minutes.
  5. Add all spices, red chili & coriander powder, cumin and salt.
  6. Cook for 2 minutes then add little water.
  7. Cover with the lid and cook 10 minutes on medium heat.
  8. Add chopped tomatoes, black pepper and yogurt.
  9. Cook on high flame for 5-8 minutes or until all water dries up.
  10. Keep stirring.
  11. When the oil separates from gravy turn the stove off.
  12. Sprinkle Garam masala over it.
  13. Garnish with ginger, green chilies and fresh coriander leaves.
  14. Serve with Naan or roti.

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