Authentic Pakistani Chicken Stew Recipe | Easy Chicken Stew (Ready in 30 Mins)

🍗 ULTIMATE PAKISTANI CHICKEN STEW RECIPE 🍗 This authentic, aromatic Pakistani Chicken Stew is packed with robust whole spices and a rich, deeply flavored masala. Perfect for serving with hot naan or roti! Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 25 mins | Servings: 2 people 🛒 INGREDIENTS • Main: 600g Chicken (bone-in pieces preferred for maximum flavor) • Aromatics: 2 medium onions (finely sliced), 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste • Base: 2 medium tomatoes (chopped or pureed) • Whole Spices (Khada Masala): o 2 whole dried red peppers o 1 cinnamon stick (2-inch) o 1 black cardamom pods o 4-5 whole cloves o 8-10 black peppercorns o 1 tsp cumin seeds o 1-2 bay leaves • Ground Spices: o ½ tbsp crushed coriander seeds o 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste) o ¼ tsp turmeric powder o 1 tsp salt (or to taste) • Cooking Oil: 1/4 cup 🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Sauté the Onions: Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and fry until light translucent. 2. Bloom Whole Spices: Lower heat slightly. Add salt, whole red peppers, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, cumin seeds, and bay leaves. Stir-fry for 1-2 minute until fragrant. 3. Add Aromatics & Powdered Spices: Stir in some water in the ginger-garlic paste, crushed coriander, red chili powder, turmeric. Add and sauté for 1-2 minutes. 4. Build the Masala Base: Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the oil begins to separate at the edges. 5. Cook the Chicken: Add the 600g of chicken to the pot. Sear on high heat for 5 minutes until the chicken changes color. 6. Simmer & Reduce: Add water and cover the pot, let the chicken cook completely, check in between. Uncover and reduce the gravy to your desired thickness. 7. Garnish & Serve: Garnish with raw onions and turn the heat to low and let it sit for 5 minutes then fresh cilantro and julienned ginger before serving! Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Chota Gharana – Khana Pakana for weekly ASMR-style desi recipes made easy for beginners. Tap the bell so you never miss a relaxing cook-along! #PakistaniChickenStew #chickenstewrecipe #pakistanirecipes #desifood #chickenrecipe #stewrecipe #easycooking #youtubecooking #pakistanifood #chickenkarahi #asmrcooking #desifood #cooking #pakistanifood #asmr #pakistanifood #pakistan