KOILA KARAHI RECIPE

KOILA KARAHI RECIPE

Smoky koila karahi made with Namak Mirch Koila Karahi Masala — chicken or meat cooked with tomatoes and onions, then infused with charcoal smoke.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup oil + 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 kg meat/chicken
  • 2 tbsp garlic paste + 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 3 tbsp Namak Mirch Koila Karahi Masala
  • 3–4 chopped tomatoes
  • 1–2 chopped onions
  • 1 tsp tomato paste (optional)
  • Sliced ginger and chilies for garnishing

Method

  1. Heat ¼ cup of oil in a saucepan and add the chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and tender.
  2. In the remaining oil, add finely chopped onions. When the onions change colour, add garlic and ginger and fry for a minute.
  3. Add chicken/meat and fry for 4 to 5 minutes (or more for meat) along with Namak Mirch Koila Karahi Masala and mix well. Add tomato paste and water and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat for 20–25 minutes till the chicken is tender.
  4. Heat a piece of coal, put it in the karahi with a few drops of oil for smoke, and let it sit with the lid closed for 5–10 minutes. Remove the coal and serve with sliced ginger, chilies and hot naans.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare koila karahi ahead of time?
The gravy cooks well in advance — cook the chicken or meat with Namak Mirch Koila Karahi Masala until tender and refrigerate. Do the coal-smoking step just before serving for the freshest smoky flavour.
What is the coal smoking step in koila karahi?
Once the chicken is tender, heat a piece of coal, place it inside the karahi with a few drops of oil, close the lid, and let it smoke for 5–10 minutes to infuse the dish with its signature smoky flavour.
What should I serve koila karahi with?
The recipe says to serve it with sliced ginger, chilies, and hot naans.