
Beef Nihari
Rich, slow-cooked beef stew with complex spices. A traditional breakfast dish from Lahore.
For 4 servings
Use halal-certified chicken with bone
Cut chicken into medium pieces with bone. Roughly chop tomatoes.
Heat oil in a karahi or wok. Add cumin seeds.
Add chicken pieces and fry on high heat until color changes, about 8 minutes.
Add chopped garlic and half the ginger (julienned). Fry for 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes, coriander, chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
Cover and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes until chicken is tender and oil separates.
Add remaining ginger and slit green chilies. Cook on high for 3-4 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and serve sizzling hot with naan.
Tip: Do not add water - the tomatoes provide all the moisture needed.
Per serving
Yes, this Chicken Karahi recipe is 100% halal. All meat ingredients require halal-certified sources, and we provide specific halal notes for each ingredient.
Chicken Karahi takes 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook, for a total of 50 minutes.
One serving contains 380 calories, with 35g protein, 12g carbs, and 22g fat.
Yes! Chicken Karahi is great for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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