What separates a real karahi from an everyday curry is technique. We cook on high heat so the tomatoes break down and the oil separates, then keep working the pan so the masala coats the chicken rather than pooling around it. Freshly pounded coriander seed and black pepper go in near the end, followed by julienned ginger and slit green chillies that stay bright and sharp.
The finish is deliberately rustic — a thick, glossy, tomato-forward gravy with real heat behind it. It is the dish our Pakistani regulars order to check whether a kitchen knows what it is doing, and the one we recommend to anyone who finds butter chicken too mild. Karahi is made to be shared from the centre of the table with hot naan, and it is a staple order for households around Sifton Park, Larkspur and Kernohan.
How We Make Our Chicken Karahi
In Our Kitchen
- Halal chicken seared on high heat in the karahi
- Fresh tomatoes cooked down until the oil separates
- Hand-crushed coriander seed and black pepper added
- Ginger juliennes and slit green chillies stirred in
- Finished with fresh coriander, no cream added
Best Served With
- Fresh tandoori naan or roti
- Plain basmati rice to soak up the masala
- Raita or a sliced onion salad to cool the heat
- Mango lassi or a soft drink alongside
Order Chicken Karahi Across Northeast Edmonton
Spicy Mahal is at 3351 153 Ave NW, just off Manning Drive, so
chicken karahi is a short drive for Miller, Brintnell, Hollick-Kenyon, Matt Berry, McConachie, Ozerna, Larkspur, Sifton Park, Clareview Town Centre, Fraser, Belvedere, Evansdale, Schonsee and Mayliewan. Choose
online ordering for pickup or delivery, call
+1 (780) 836-1323 for a phone order, or come in and eat with us.
We also handle catering for family gatherings and small events in northeast Edmonton.
More Dishes to Try at Spicy Mahal
Ordering for the table? Pair our chicken karahi with chicken biryani, lamb curry or tandoori chicken. You can see everything we cook on the
full Spicy Mahal menu, or read more
about how we cook.
