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Chicken Karahi

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This is a traditional recipe for Chicken Karahi which is a popular dish that hails from India and Pakistan. Karahi basically means “pot” in which this is slow cooked in. 

However with today’s cooking tools. You can prepare this recipe very quickly using an INSTANT POT!

And making a great curry doesn’t have to be that hard at all. You just need to make a right on cumin avenue, and then a left on ginger street right through to the fenugreek walk way and then soon after you end up in Chicken Karahi heaven. 

WHAT IS CHICKEN KARAHI

It is a Chicken dish that traditionally was simmered over an open fire in a cast iron pot. 

If you are not familiar with making these types of curries but have liked many other Indian curry type recipes in the past, then you are sure to love Chicken Karahi.

Made with fresh chicken breasts, tomato paste, onion, “ghee” (Indian butter) and a bunch of Indian spices. You are sure to love it as much as we do!  

I encourage you to try it, because once you do you will be hooked just like me.

WHAT DOES CHICKEN KARAHI TASTE LIKE

Like heaven in a bowl, no kidding. It has a rich creamy tomatoes taste with hints green chili peppers, cilantro, and  ginger flavors. 

Chicken Karahi is also noted for its spicy notes. You can downplay that if you like as well!

I use red chili powder traditional Chicken Karahi calls for kashmiri red chilli powder. 

But that spice tends to be hard to find in Canada, so I will leave that up to you.

Then I also use green chilies, if you want something milder you can use green bell pepper as a substitute. 

It can also be prepared with goat or lamb meat instead of chicken, totally up to you.

Personally I prefer the chicken kind though, it’s one of my favorites.

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN KARAHI

Traditionally, Chicken Karahi recipes used a whole chicken. However in today’s restaurants many use chicken breasts. And that is what I am using for this recipe! I will leave that up to you.

You can always use chicken legs, thighs etc. Whatever you have on hand for this dish!

We hope you give this creamy curry a try, and enjoy it as much as we do. Serve it alongside some naan bread, or rice and you have yourself the most amazing meal. 

Simply purchase the basic ingredients and then the next time your in the mood for some Karahi, you will simply have everything you need in stock to make it every time.

And I’m sure that time will soon, because this curry is unbelievably tasty! 

Here at CCA we buy all our curry ingredients roughly every 6 months or so to keep things fresh. This allows us to prepare endless curry meals throughout the year. 

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN KARAHI

Basmati rice or NAAN BREAD of course!

 

LOOKING FOR OTHER EASY CURRY RECIPES 

Note: this dish can be made with goat , beef or lamb too. If you are cooking with goat add 1 tbsp of lime juice to the meat once rinsed and set aside.

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Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes

Balsamic Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

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This super simple to make Balsamic Rosemary Pork Tenderloin will save you from cooking in the kitchen all day. 

Wanting to serve this with some rice or potatoes? Feel free to add 1/2 cup of chicken stock to this recipe and that will create more of a broth at the end.

I saw a similar recipe done by Rachel Ray a while back and knew it was only a matter of time before I gave it a go!

Paired this delicious tenderloin with a bunch of brussel sprouts, they go great well with balsamic vinegar.

You can always try asparagus, carrots or potatoes as well. 

There really is not much too it, your basically seasoning the tenderloin and then stuffing it with some fresh garlic and rosemary.

Then drizzling more olive oil over top and balsamic vinegar which helps to caramelize the meat.

Then place into a oven safe dish and baking it along with your favorite vegetable of choice. 

Easy peezie weeknight dinner that can easily feed a family of 3.

Wanting to feed more people simply double up the recipe with my easy to use recipe adjust above.

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Curries, Dinner ideas, Instant Pot, Quick and easy recipes, Skip the takeout, Slow Cooker recipes

Easy Indian Lamb Curry

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This Easy Indian Lamb Curry also known as (Karahi Gosht) is super quick and easy to prepare and is just like something you would order from your favorite restaurant. 

Want another restaurant style recipe to go along with this dish? Try my Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry or my Eggplant Curry

You can make it in your pressure cooker or on your stovetop in under 30 minutes making it a great weeknight meal or a great dish for meal prep throughout the week!

Making curry doesn’t have to be hard. You just need the right spices, directions and ingredients and you too can be enjoying some of the same foods at your favorite restaurants. 

And the nice thing is that once you purchase the basics, you will have everything you need in stock for the next time you’re in the mood for some delicious curry.

IS LAMB CURRY KETO

Yes

WHICH LAMB CURRY IS THE BEST

This one of course! As it is made with cubed lamb and has all the right spices in it, and is also know as Kahari Gosht. 

WHAT IS KARAHI GOSHT

Karahi Gosht is typically made with either goat, lamb or chicken, in a “WOK” called a “Karahi” and the”Gosht” refers to the mutton. Which is the most popular meat used for the recipe. 

Gosht karahi is a dish that comes from the Indian subcontinent that is noted for its spicy taste; however originates from Pakistan.

IS LAMB CURRY HEALTHY

Yes, it is packed with protein and comes in a low fat sauce.

IS LAMB CURRY SPICY

Not really, curry has some spice to it but on a heat level I would give this curry a 1 out of 5. 

You can make it more hot of course by adding more cayenne pepper. 

I have been making Indian curries at home for years. So when I say this recipe is “easy” I mean it.

You do not have to be some sort of Indian chef to make Indian food. 

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • You can make this dish more spicy, by simply adding more cayenne pepper if desired. 
  • I like to make this recipe at home often because it’s super simple and healthy and doesn’t contain any MSG or preservatives.
  • You can make it in large batches which makes it a great budget friendly dinner option.
  • Add in your favorite vegetables to boost the nutrition. 
  • You can easily make it on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker. 

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Cooking Oil or Ghee – This is what you’ll use to saute the lamb, onion, garlic and ginger. It will help brown them and bring out the flavors. 
  • Boneless Lamb Cubed – Lamb is the main protein source of this dish, but feel free to use any protein you enjoy. 
  • Fresh Tomatoes – Which help to give it more depth of flavor 
  • Onion & Garlic – These two aromatic vegetables add a great layer of flavor to chicken curry. 
  • Raw & Canned Tomato – You’ll need a mix of raw tomatoes and tomato paste for this recipe. Tomatoes add a great color and acidity to curry dishes. 
  • Ginger – Ginger helps give a spicy flavor that pairs well with any curry recipe. 
  • Full Fat Yogurt & Cream – These two ingredients help give the curry a nice creamy texture. 

LAMB CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK

You can use coconut milk in replace of the yogurt and cream if desired. 

Homemade Curry Spice Blend

You can use a premade spice blend or a curry spice blend made from scratch! 

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Garam masala
  • 2 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt

You can also buy a pre – made Karahi Gosht Spice Mix. This can be found in most Indian grocery stores. 

How To Make Karahi Gosht

  1. In a large pot or into a slow cooker pot add the cooking oil/ghee and turn on the heat. Next add in a large diced onion and saute for 2 minutes before adding in the diced mutton. Saute another 7 minutes or until the mutton is no longer pink and the onion is tender.
  2. Next toss in the curry and remaining spices and saute another 2 minutes before adding in the minced garlic and ginger. Saute for 1 minute till fragrant.
  3. Add in the tomatoes and smash with a potato masher till pureed. 
  4. Next add in the yogurt, cream and stir everything to combine.
  5. Simmer on low – medium heat covered for 30 minutes. 
  6. Serve hot on top of your favorite rice or with naan bread. 

Pressure Cooker Karahi Gosht

If you’d like to make this recipe in your instant pot or pressure cooker, follow these steps:

  • Add cooking oil/ghee into the pot and turn it to SAUTE mode. 
  • Next add diced onion and saute for 2-5  minutes or until it begin to soften.
  • Add in diced mutton and saute for another 2-5 minutes or until mutton is no longer pink.
  • Toss in the curry and spices along with garlic and ginger. 
  • Add in the tomatoes, cream and yogurt.
  • Close the lid and seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes. 
  • Release naturally or quickly, stir then serve hot over rice.

Slow Cooker Karahi Gosht

You can also make this recipe in your crockpot or slow cooker by following the instructions below:

  • Saute all ingredients except tomatoes, cream and yogurt in a skillet over medium high heat for 5-8 minutes or until onion begin to soften and mutton is no longer pink.
  • Add everything to a slow cooker including the tomatoes, cream and yogurt and stir until fully combined.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours or until mutton is fully cooked through. 
  • Stir everything together and serve hot on top of your favorite rice. 

FAQ

CAN I USE COCONUT MILK IN ?

Yes, you can subsite the yogurt for a thick coconut milk if desired. Check out my popular Coconut Chicken Curry Recipe if you are looking for a creamy and dairy free curry. 

This is one of my favorite curries, well i’d say my top 10 favorite curry I just love curry if you did not know that about me already!

I hope you give it a try it’s a very tasty dish, and be prepared to watch it disappear before your eyes, it’s that good folks. 

Serve alongside some naan bread, or rice and you have yourself an amazing curry. 

LOOKING FOR AN AMAZING NAAN BREAD RECIPE?

Try my Garlic Naan Bread here!

Did you like this curry?

Then you’re sure to like my “Creamy Coconut Chicken Curry” which uses coconut milk.

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Chicken, Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Salads

Avocado Chicken Salad Keto

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This Avocado Chicken Salad Keto is made with perfectly seasoned.

The secret is in the dressing so follow along for the best summer salad eva!

Simple satisfying, healthy and delicious.  You’re sure to feel great after eating this low carb protein packed salad.

Now don’t get me wrong I love carbs, but I also believe that in order to enjoy them.

I have to also enjoy not having them sometimes. And when summer rolls around, I try to limit them more for the sake of my figure.

I’ve been trying to cut out as many carbs as possible these past few weeks, because swimsuit season is right around the corner and I have to keep up with my buff partner.

He’s been hitting the gym a lot these past few month and since I pretty much just walk the dogs to stay in shape.

I knew I had to do a bit more now that I’m no longer in my 20’s anymore and the weight just seems to keep creeping up onto me now much faster.

So I created this salad and have been eating it every other day for lunch and even making a few meal preps.

It’s one of those guilt free yet so oh so satisfying salads that is sure to help anyone stay on track towards obtaining or maintaining those summer fitness goals.

Also I’m sure that if you brought this over to some kind of summer gathering this year, it would be gone in no time. And of course it’s up to you if you want to share the recipe 🙂 

So if your looking to slim down a bit as well this summer then you are going to want to eat this salad as often as possible too.

Plus it’s super healthy for you so go ahead and make a few meal preps while your at it. 

Packed with just enough protein and healthy fats to make it a meal or great as a side dish too. I hope you enjoy!

If you loved this recipe? Chances are you will also love some of my other pasta salad recipes.

Note: If you can’t get your hands on “Szeged chicken rub” you can replace it with Garlic Powder, Basil, Paprika, Oregano and some salt.

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Dinner ideas, Quick and easy recipes, Vegetarian

Sauteed Sesame Tofu

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This Sauteed Sesame Tofu can be pulled together in no time at all. It’s not the sweet kind of tofu rather a savory kind. 

So if you’re looking for a new way to prepare tofu, then this recipe is sure to impress.

I sometimes like to enjoy it just like this or I will prepare some rice and vegetables on the side and serve it like that.

Whichever way you prefer to serve this recipe you can’t go wrong. It’s basic but also so versatile that it goes great with anything. 

IS SESAME TOFU VEGAN

Yes, since tofu is plant based it sure is.

Want to make it a bit sweet? Feel free to add 2 or 3 tbsp of honey to the sauce and your good to go.

You can also serve this as a appetizer around the holidays, why not it takes really no effort at all and would sure to be eaten up in no time. 

This is one of my favorite ways to make tofu and trust me you won’t miss the meat in this recipe. Because the tofu has a good source of protein and essential amino acids.

It is also an excellent source of iron and calcium and the minerals.

In addition, tofu is a good source of magnesium, copper, zinc and vitamin B1. So go ahead and indulge! 

HOW TO MAKE SESAME TOFU

  • Start by slicing the tofu as seen in the steps picture above. Once it has been sliced, dry it off as much as possible with a paper towel.
  • Next make the sauce, add all the sauce ingredients into a small bowl and whisk with a fork till combined. 
  • Now in a small bowl add the tofu along with the cornstarch and coat. Add the combination of cooking oil and sesame oil to a non stick frying pan, and saute the tofu on each side for 5 minutes, turning a often in order to brown the tofu. 
  • Once browned about 15 minutes into cooking, add in the sesame seeds and toast for 2 more minutes. Drizzle the sauce overtop of the browned tofu and saute for 5 more minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from: Genius kitchen

Note: You can always add 2 tbsp of honey for some added sweetness if desired. 

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Chicken, Curries, Dinner ideas, Instant Pot, Skip the takeout, Slow Cooker recipes

Chicken Chickpea Curry

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This One Pot Chicken Chickpea Curry has a wonderful depth of flavor that you’re sure to love. 

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN CHICKPEA CURRY

  • This popular dish is made with boneless chicken breast and simmered in a rich tomato spiced cream sauce that you’re sure to love. 
  • You can prepare this dish all in one pot on the stove or in your slow cooker/pressure cooker.
  • I like to prepare this in my slow cooker on the browning setting, just make sure you are using that lid otherwise you will have a mess for sure.
  • Find cooking instruction below in the recipe card. 

I have experimented with plenty of curries for some time now, so you can trust me when I say this recipe is a sure winner.

Now you will want to go down the ethnic food aisle in your local grocery to pick up some “Madras Curry” which is the right kind of curry powder for this recipe.

Then you will add just a few more traditional Indian spices that will make this dish absolutely amazing.

Also if your not to familiar with dried fenugreek leaves, then I encourage you taking a stroll down your groceries ethnic for those as well.

They are sure to have it there somewhere, however if you cannot find them feel free to use cilantro or parsley instead.

Who said it takes a chef to make real Indian curry? Obviously never was in your kitchen.

Feel free to omit the chickpeas if your not a fan, however I love them and find they work so well in this recipe.

Not to mention add more fiber and helps to spread the meal out so you can have leftovers the next day.

If you prefer a much more spicier curry, I definitely recommend that you use fresh tomatoes versus canned. The canned tomatoes do give it a hint of sweetness that I find contrast well with the spices.

However this is your curry, so do as you please.

Cooking methods:

  • Simmer on a low-medium heat for 1 hour on the stovetop
  • Cook in the pressure cooker around 10 minutes or depending on your instructions
  • Cook in the slow cooker from 8-10 hours.

If you like curry dishes as much as me then you are going to love this simple recipe. Be sure to make some basmati rice to serve alongside or if you really want to make it extra special go ahead and make some homemade Naan Bread.

Like this dish, try my “Chicken & Spinach Curry“ it is delicious!! 

If your a CURRY lover like me… Then you will also want to try these dishes below too!

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Breakfast, Quick and easy recipes

Black Forest Ham Hash Browns with Eggs

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These sunny side eggs are served warm over a plate of Black Forest Ham Hash Browns. I grew up eating bacon and eggs along with homemade hash browns. My mom used to make it all from scratch every Saturday morning. 

I remember her singing to me “Wakey wakey eggs and bacy”. It always made me feel so happy hearing her sing that because I knew it was the weekend and that we were going to have a good day spending quality time together as a family.

I always felt so much love from my mom’s cooking because she really put a lot of effort into preparing a good hearty meal for us whenever she could. And it’s something I will fondly remember about my childhood.

My favorite way to eat eggs for breakfast are sunny side up and then lightly based. So when you serve them like this over these homemade Black Forest Ham Hash Browns you will be in breakfast heaven!

This breakfast takes me back to my childhood every time and sometimes I will make this for dinner too. Oh how some foods can do that to us eh 🙂

To prepare them this way you will want to start by using your best non stick frying pan. Then you will simply turn up the heat to medium and will add 1 tsp of cooking oil to the pan to cook the hash browns, onions and ham.

I like to use mini potatoes for these hashbrowns because I will leave the skin on the potatoes. They really give this dish that extra special flavor so if you can’t get your hands on the mini ones then try to find ones with an edible skin.

Once the hash browns have been cooked remove them to a warm plate and prepare the eggs. The eggs cook fast so keep and eye on them for sure.

Once you crack each egg into the hot pan, cover them with a lid and within 2-3 minutes the white part will set and then you can remove them from the pan with a large spatula or slide them out directly onto the top of the cooked hash browns. Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Looking for another GREAT breakfast recipe? Try my Sweet potato ham hash with-eggs. It’s another favorite of mine!

Did you grow up enjoying Bacon and eggs too? I would love to hear about your favorite breakfast memories in the comments below. Till next time friends, see you in the kitchen 🙂


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Appetizers & Sides, Bread

Brazilian Cheese Puffs

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These Brazilian Cheese Puffs are the perfect snack food. 

I would like to call this recipe, cheesy cheese puffs.

However nobody would probably find it and I would be stealing a well known recipe  known as “Brazilian Cheese Bread” and be calling it my own.

Which would be so wrong, so instead I’ll keep the word Brazilian and cheese and omit the bread part for puffs 🙂 

I love these little puffs which are stuffed full of shredded parmesan and cheddar cheese and are unbelievably addicting to eat.

However, if you know me you know that I believe everything should be enjoyed in moderation.

So I will limit myself to a maximum of four and day and then will start again the next day. Ha!

Light, fluffy and cheesy is what you will taste when you bite into these little puffs. Made with just a few simple ingredients of tapioca flour, whole milk, parmesan/cheddar cheese, butter, eggs and salt.

Inspired by: http://www.oliviascuisine.com/authentic-brazilian-cheese-bread/

Note: You can make and freeze them in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Simply remove them from the bag, bake and your ready for more!


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