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Arij Fatyma Instagram – 🍗 Karachi-Style Chicken Aloo Salan 🥔

It’s all in the Bhuna. Slow-fry those onions and don’t rush the masala!

🛒 Ingredients

* 1 kg Chicken (bone-in) 3 Potatoes
* 3/4 cup Oil, 3 sliced Onions, 3 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste, 5-6 Green chilies
* Spices: 2.5 tsp Red chili, 1.5 tsp Kashmiri chili, 1 tsp Turmeric, 3 tsp Coriander, 1.5 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Black pepper
* 1.5 cups Yogurt 2 chopped Tomatoes
* Whole Spices: 2 Bay leaves, 4 Cardamom, 4 Cloves, 1 Cinnamon stick
* Finish: 1.5 tsp Garam masala, 2 tbsp Ginger julienne, 1 tsp Green chili paste, 2 tbsp Ghee, Lemon juice & Coriander

👩‍🍳 Quick Steps

* Brown: Fry onions to a deep golden brown. Add ginger-garlic and chilies.
* Spice: Stir in powdered spices (except garam masala) for 40 seconds.
* Bhuna: Slowly whisk in yogurt and tomatoes. Cook until oil separates and masala darkens.
* Cook: Brown chicken with whole spices. Add potatoes 2 cups hot water. Cover and simmer (25-30 mins).
* Magic: Stir in the “Finish” ingredients. Simmer uncovered for 5 mins. Top with lemon and coriander! 🍋🌿

#chickensalan #comfortfood #desifood #pakistanifashion | Posted on 04/Jan/2026 19:11:25