"½ Chicken Karahi (Half Chicken Karahi) refers to a dish prepared using half of a whole chicken—typically around 500–600 grams—cooked in the same traditional style as full Chicken Karahi. It’s ideal for 1–2 people and often ordered at restaurants in Pakistan and India in half or full portions. 🍗 What Is ½ Chicken Karahi? Made with half a chicken (usually bone-in, skinless), cut into pieces Cooked in a karahi (deep wok) with tomatoes, garlic, ginger, green chilies, and spices Has a thick, spicy, and aromatic gravy that coats the meat beautifully Rich in flavor, often garnished with fresh coriander, ginger slices, and green chilies 🧄 Typical Ingredients for ½ Chicken Karahi: Main: ½ chicken (about 500–600g), cut into 6–8 pieces Tomatoes – 3 medium (finely chopped or pureed) Garlic paste – 1 tablespoon Ginger paste – 1 tablespoon Green chilies – 3–4, slit or chopped Cooking oil or ghee – ¼ to ⅓ cup Spices: Salt – to taste Red chili powder – 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds – ½ teaspoon (optional) Garam masala – ½ teaspoon (added at the end) Garnish: Julienned fresh ginger Chopped fresh coriander Lemon wedges (optional) 🍽️ Serving Suggestion: Best served hot with naan, roti, paratha, or steamed rice "