Chicken Karahi (Chicken in Spicy Tomato Curry) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon red chili powder ((Use Kashmiri chili powder, or paprika. Use cayenne for more heat factor.))
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 pound 900g bone-in chicken, cut into pieces ((You can use boneless chicken - see Recipe Notes))
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
• 10 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 large tomatoes (chopped (or use 2 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes))
• 2-3 green chilies (slit lengthwise (I’m using serrano – use habanero for an extra kick!))
• For Serving. Fresh chopped cilantro, julienned ginger, lemon or lime wedges