Pakistani Spiced Chicken Karahi

Chicken Karahi—a tantalizing dish that embodies the vibrant flavors of Pakistani cuisine. Imagine succulent chicken pieces infused with a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, tomatoes, and green chilies, all cooked to perfection in a traditional wok-like karahi.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
• 3 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, sliced
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 1/4 cup cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Karahi:
   1. Heat the cooking oil in a karahi or a deep skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2. Sauté Onions:
   1. Add finely sliced onions to the karahi and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. Add Ginger-Garlic Paste:
   1. Stir in ginger paste and garlic paste, cooking for a minute until the raw aroma fades.
4. Incorporate Spices:
   1. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the onions with the spices.
5. Cook Chicken:
   1. Add chicken pieces to the karahi and cook until they are browned on all sides.
6. Introduce Tomatoes and Chilies:
   1. Toss in chopped tomatoes and sliced green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
7. Simmer to Perfection:
   1. Reduce the heat, cover the karahi, and let the chicken simmer in the tomato-based gravy until it’s fully cooked and the oil separates.
8. Sprinkle Garam Masala:
   1. Finish by sprinkling garam masala over the chicken karahi and garnishing with fresh coriander.
9. Serve Hot