Chicken Handi
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Chicken Handi is a rich and creamy North Indian dish traditionally cooked in a clay pot, known as a 'Handi.' This recipe features tender chicken pieces simmered in a luscious gravy made with tomatoes, onions, and a generous amount of yogurt and cream. Infused with aromatic whole spices and finished with a tempering of green chilies and ginger, it offers a smooth and balanced flavor profile. Its texture is incredibly velvety and thick, characteristic of slow-cooking in earthenware. This dish is a centerpiece of restaurant menus, best enjoyed with butter naan or laccha paratha.
Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
Tips & Secrets
- Cooking in a clay pot is the secret to achieving the unique earthy depth of an authentic Handi.
- Whisking the yogurt and adding it on low heat ensures a smooth, non-curdled gravy.
- Using ghee instead of oil provides a much richer and more professional-grade flavor.
- Kasoori Methi added at the end provides the classic restaurant-style aroma that defines this dish.
Nutritional Information(Per 250g)
370 kcal
26g
26g
10g
Note: Nutritional values are professional estimates per standard serving (~200-250g / ml) and may vary based on ingredient quality and preparation methods.