CHICKEN KARAHI

Chicken Karahi with Peci is a delicious dish that combines the flavors of Chicken Karahi, a popular South Asian dish, with pecans, adding a unique twist to the traditional recipe. Here's a recipe for Chicken Karahi with Peci:

### Ingredients:

- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces

- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil

- 2 onions, finely chopped

- 4 tomatoes, chopped

- 4-5 green chilies, slit lengthwise

- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, crushed

- 1 teaspoon red chili powder

- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

- Salt to taste

- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish

### Instructions:

1. Heat ghee or oil in a karahi or large pan over medium heat.

2. Add cumin seeds and crushed coriander seeds. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

3. Add chopped onions and cook until they turn golden brown.

4. Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until the raw smell disappears.

5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate.

6. Add chicken pieces to the pan and mix well with the onion-tomato mixture.

7. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix until the chicken is well coated with the spices.

8. Cover the pan and let the chicken cook for about 15-20 minutes until tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

9. Once the chicken is cooked, add slit green chilies and garam masala. Mix well.

10. Add chopped pecans to the chicken karahi and stir to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

11. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

12. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Enjoy your Chicken Karahi with Peci, a delightful fusion of flavors that's sure to impress!