Chicken Handi
4
45 min
Nutrition Facts
*per one serving
Calories
450 kcal
Protein
40 g
Description
A flavorful and creamy Chicken Handi cooked with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala, blended with yogurt and cream. This popular dish is perfect when served with naan or roti.
Lighter Version
Use pre-fried onions and canned tomato sauce to save time. You can also use boneless chicken pieces for quicker cooking.
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg chicken
- 5 onions
- 2 tomatoes
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 green chilies
- 1 cup yogurt
- 3/4 cup cream
- 3 tsp dried fenugreek
- 1 tsp garam masala
Items Required
- Large pot
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot, fry onions until golden brown, and set aside
- Sauté garlic, add tomatoes, and cook until soft
- Add the fried onions, ginger, cumin, coriander, green chilies, turmeric, and red chili powder
- Add chicken and cook for 15 minutes
- Add yogurt, fenugreek, and cream
- Finish with garam masala and fenugreek leaves, and serve hot with naan or roti
