After moving to Ireland, I have been experimenting with Pakistani cooking a lot. Back home it was all about enjoying Ammi k hath ka khana (food prepared by my mom) but after moving here as we have to do the cooking ourselves so it’s mostly based on the cravings, which have grown stronger for home-cooked desi food. I miss Lahori food a lot! (apart from family of course) and the other day I wanted to have Chicken Tikka and Chicken Karahi so bad that I ended up making Chicken Tikka Karahi. This recipe has authentic Pakistani flavors of both Chicken Tikka and Chicken Karahi.
Chicken Karahi is one of the most popular South-Asian dishes and is probably one with unlimited versions as every person has their unique way of making it. From restaurants to roadside Shabbas and home cooks each recipe has its own distinct taste and flavor.
Chicken Tikka is another popular dish from the South-Asian region, where Tikka means pieces or small chunks. So, Chicken Tikka is small chicken pieces marinated in spices and yogurt, which are then char-grilled giving it a nice smokey flavor. Chicken Tikka is a dish on its own but is also widely used to prepare other popular dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, Butter Chicken, and now Chicken Tikka Karahi.
The difference between Chicken Tikka Karahi and Chicken Tikka Masala is the cooking technique and the ingredients. While Chicken Tikka is a constant in both dishes, the cooking method of Chicken Karahi and Chicken Masala is different.
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