🍲 Chicken Karahi (Pakistan)

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1. 1 kg chicken (cut into medium pieces, with bone)
2. ½ cup cooking oil or ghee
3. 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
4. 4-5 medium ripe tomatoes (chopped or blended)
5. 3-4 green chilies (whole or slit)
6. 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
7. 1 tsp paprika (optional, for color)
8. 1 tsp cumin powder
9. 1 tsp coriander powder
10. ½ tsp turmeric powder
11. ½ tsp garam masala
12. Salt to taste
13. Fresh coriander leaves (chopped, handful)
14. Fresh ginger (cut into thin julienne strips, for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat Oil:
   • In a karahi (or wok), heat oil/ghee. Add chicken and fry until it changes color slightly.

1. Add Spices & Ginger-Garlic:
   • Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 2-3 minutes. Then add red chili powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder.

1. Cook Tomatoes:
   • Add chopped/blended tomatoes and salt. Cook on medium heat until tomatoes break down and oil separates (masala thickens).

1. Add Green Chilies:
   • Toss in whole/slit green chilies. Stir well.

1. Simmer:
   • Cover and cook on low heat until chicken is fully tender (about 15-20 minutes).

1. Finish:
   • Sprinkle garam masala, add fresh coriander, and garnish with ginger strips.

1. Serve Hot:
   • Enjoy with naan, roti, or steamed basmati rice.