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 Here's a simple recipe for Chicken Korma: Ingredients: - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs - 1/2 cup plain yogurt - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 1 teaspoon cumin powder - 1 teaspoon coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional) - 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 2 tablespoons ghee or oil - 2 medium onions, finely chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon ginger paste - 1/2 cup nuts (almonds or cashews) - Fresh cilantro, for garnish Instructions: 1. Marinate the chicken: Mix yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder (if using), garam masala, and salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes. 2. Cook the onions: Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onions, and cook until golden brown. 3. Add garlic and ginger: Add minced garlic and ginger paste to the pan and cook for 1 minute. 4. Add chicken: Add marinated chicken to the pan and cook until it's tender. 5. Add nuts: Ble...
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  Here's a simple recipe for Karachi-Style Nihari: Ingredients: - 1 kg beef shank or mutton, cut into small pieces - ½ cup ghee or oil - 2 large onions, finely sliced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon ginger paste - 4-5 cups water or beef stock - 2 tablespoons wheat flour (for thickening) - Nihari Masala:     - 1 tablespoon coriander seeds     - 1 tablespoon cumin seeds     - 1 tablespoon fennel seeds     - 1 teaspoon black peppercorns     - 4-5 green cardamoms     - 2 black cardamoms     - 1-inch cinnamon stick     - 4-5 cloves     - 1 bay leaf     - ½ teaspoon nutmeg powder     - ½ teaspoon mace powder     - 1 tablespoon red chili powder     - 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chili powder     - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder     - 1 tablespoon dry ginger powder     - Salt, to taste Instructions: 1. Prepare the Nihari Masala: Dry r...