This White Chicken Karahi is a creamy Pakistani karahi recipe made with tender, seasoned chicken in a creamy, spicy sauce for a simple curry that’s great any night of the week!

White Chicken Karahi

White Chicken Karahi is a creamy variation of the traditional Karahi Chicken, made with lots of tomatoes, ginger, garlic.

Karhai, or Kadhai, is an Indian wok, that is often used to stir-fry food, or deep-fry snacks and sweets.

Of course, for us home cooks, this recipe can be easily made in any heavy bottom pot, a wok, or even a cast-iron skillet!

This particular version of Karahi is a curry that is creamy, yet quite light. Most of the creaminess is from the yogurt, with just a bit of sour cream (or cream) added at the end to make bring the dish together.

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We love all types of Karahis because they are such simple dishes! Classic Chicken Karahi, this meat based Karhai Gosht, and Karahi Kabab all make frequent appearances on our dinner tables!

If you’re looking for more Pakistani chicken dishes, here are some of our favorites:

Cooking Method

#1: Fry the chicken in ginger and garlic

Use either vegetable or any other oil with a high smoking point; start by adding the ginger and garlic, and cook them until it is just fragrant.

#2: Simmer with yogurt and turmeric

Next, add a little yogurt and turmeric to finish cooking the chicken. This makes the chicken tender juicy.

Just let the chicken cook fully in the sauce.

#3: Stir in cream and final seasonings

There’s not a whole lot of active time in this recipe. Once the chicken is fully cooked, add the sour cream (or cream). Add the cream, stir in black pepper, red chili flakes, and Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves).

Kasuri Methi is an excellent ingredient for cooking Pakistani or Indian foods. This herb is a great finishing seasoning, adding an earthy flavor to any curry!

white chicken karahi in bowl, with naan in the background

What to serve with White Chicken Karahi

This Karahi Gosht pairs well with warm chapati roti, homemade naan or zeera (cumin) rice.

If you’re looking for some side dishes or appetizers to serve with this Karahi recipe, here are some of our favorites:

If you give this recipe a try, we’d love to see it! Tag us on Instagram @thespicemess

White chicken Karahi

This White Chicken Karahi is a creamy Pakistani karahi recipe made with tender, seasoned chicken in a creamy, spicy sauce for a simple curry that's great any night of the week!

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Course Curry, Main Course

Cuisine Indian, Pakistani

Servings 4

Ingredients

1 piece Chicken breast cut into small cubes
1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
½-1 tsp Turmeric powder
2 tbsp Cooking Oil neutral
2 tbsp Yogurt
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tbsp Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
2-3 tbsp Cream or sour cream
Salt to taste
2-4 Green chilli chopped, to taste
Coriander/Cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

In a pot, on low heat, heat the oil. Then add ginger garlic paste and cook for a couple of minutes, make sure to not burn.
Add the chicken then increase heat to medium high and cook chicken till it turns white.
Add yogurt and turmeric powder. Cook on low-medium heat till chicken is cooked.
Add red chilli flakes, black pepper and kasuri methi and cream or sour cream. Mix well and remove from heat.
Garnish with green chili and cilantro (optional)
Serve with your choice of naan, roti, paratha or rice

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