Peshawari Chicken Karahi

Step 1/4

• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 15 g ginger
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 tsp black peppercorn
• 1 tsp coriander seed
• 1 tsp cumin seed

• cutting board
• knife
• mortar and pestle

Peel and thinly slice onion. Peel and finely chop garlic and ginger. Dice tomatoes. Crush black peppercorns, coriander seeds, and whole cumin with a mortar and pestle.

Step 2/4

• 500 g chicken breasts (boneless)
• 1½ tsp chili flakes
• 1½ tsp salt

• wok
• cooking spoon

Heat a wok over medium heat. Sauté onions until they turn transparent. Add chicken, garlic, ginger, chili flakes, spices, and salt. Stir for approx. 5 min. Add diced tomatoes and cook for approx. 10 min.

Step 3/4

• 4 tbsp yogurt

Add yogurt and cook for approx. 5 min. longer.

Step 4/4

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 lemon
• 10 g cilantro
• naan bread (for serving)

• citrus press

Lastly, add butter, garam masala, lemon juice, and fresh cilantro leaves. Simmer over medium-low heat for approx. 5 min. Serve hot with naan or roti and raita. Enjoy!

Enjoy your meal!