CHICKEN KARAHI RECIPE:

Chicken karahi is a vibrant and flavorful Pakistani dish featuring tender pieces of chicken cooked in a rich, spicy tomato-based gravy, typically made in a karahi (a deep, round wok), with a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, red chili powder, ginger, and garlic, creating a robust and slightly tangy taste; it's often finished with fresh cilantro and served with naan bread, allowing for the perfect scoop of the flavorful gravy.

FOR CHICKEN
• ½ kg chicken, cut into pieces
• ⅓ cup oil
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 small (100 gram) onion, very finely chopped
SPICES
• ½ tablespoon chopped garlic
• ½ tablespoon green chilli paste
• 1 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder, or paprika for red color
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves, optional (kasuri meethi)
• ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder, optional
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, freshly grounded
• ½ teaspoon red chilli, (skip red chilli if you like less spicy food)
OTHER
• 3 tomato , sliced or pureed
• ½ teaspoon salt
GARNISH
• 1 tablespoon butter, (optional)
• 1½ piece ginger, thickly grated
• 2 medium chillies
• 1 lemon, sliced in wedges