Karhai is one of a very famous and important dishes in Pakistan, You will observe a lot of variations in Karhai but these days Paneer karhai is in demand. I am sharing my tried and tested recipe today.
INGREDIENTS:
Chicken boneless or with bones | 1/2 kg |
Onion | 2 medium, chopped |
Tomatoes | 2 large, chopped |
Green chilies | 5-6, cut in sticks |
Cottage cheese | 1/2 cup cubed |
Ginger garlic paste | 1 tbsp |
Salt | to taste |
All spice powder/ garam masala | 1 tsp |
Turmeric powder | 1 tsp |
Red chili powder | 1 tsp |
Yogurt | 1 cup |
Oil | 1/2 cup |
Coriander leaves | 1/4 cup. |
Cream | 2 tbsp |
METHOD:
- Heat oil in a clay pot or normal pot, Add chopped and fry till light golden in color.
- Now add ginger garlic paste and chicken. Fry till color change.
- Now add tomatoes, green chilies, salt, all spice powder, turmeric powder and red chili powder. Mix well.
- Add yogurt and mix, cover with the lid and cook till water dries.
- Fry till oil separates.
- Cut cottage cheese and fry in oil, Make crumbs of cheese and spread on chicken, spread cream top.
- Sprinkle coriander leaves and cover with the lid, let it simmer for 10 minutes on very slow flame.
- Remove from stove and serve with Naan.