Chicken Achari Karahi Dry

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Chicken Achari Karahi is a spicy and tangy Pakistani curry made with boneless chicken, a blend of aromatic spices, and achar (pickle) masala. The dish is cooked in a traditional karahi (wok) and typically includes ingredients such as tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions, and green chilies. The pickle masala gives the dish its distinctive tangy flavor, and the use of yogurt and cream helps to balance the heat of the spices.

The dish is often garnished with fresh cilantro, green chilies, and ginger, and is typically served with naan bread or rice. It is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is a popular choice in Pakistani and Indian cuisine.

Ingredients

Chicken 700 gmsHome made Achari masala ingredients mentioned below roasted and grinded in a grinder 2 tablespoonsGinger garlic paste 1 tablespoonTomatoes 3 large cut into halvesYogurt 1/4 cupGreen chillies filled with achari masalaSalt to tasteKashmiri red pepper 1 teaspoonTurmeric powder 1 teaspooncoriander powder 1 teaspooncooking oil 1/2 cup

For Home Made Achari Masala

mustard seeds 1 /2 teaspoonNigella seeds or kalonji 1 teaspoonfenugreek seeds 1 /2 teaspoonwhole cumin or zeera 1 teaspoonfennel seeds or saunf 1 teaspoonred chillies flakes 1 teaspoon

Method

In a wok add oil and ginger garlic paste and sauté fry for few min until golden brownAdd the chicken pieces and then add sauté fry again for few min until color of the chicken changesAdd tomato halves and cover with lid for 5-7 min until the peel of tomatoes is soft and easily removedAdd roasted and grinded achari masala with other spices and sauté fry for few min with tomatoes and yogurtNow cover with lid and cook on low flame for 8-10 until oil comes upAdd lemon slices , green chillies and coriander and enjoy