Chicken Handi

Brief Description

Handia simply resembles a pot. Chicken handi is a unique chicken recipe which is cooked in a handi. Handi in itself has a unique flavor. It is very tasty dish. You must try it for atleast once.

Preparation Time	15 mins
Cooking Time	25 mins
Serves	4

Ingredients for Chicken Handi

• Chicken- 300 gm
• Onions- 2 medium
• Oil - 150 gm
• Salt acc to taste
• Butter- 250 gm
• Finely chopped tomato -1
• Thin sliced green chili - 3
• Turmeric powder - 1 tablespoon
• Red chili powder - 1 tablespoon
• Coriander powder - 1 tablespoon
• Coriander leaves (fresh)
• Paste of Cashew nuts 100 gm
• Garlic- Ginger paste - 150 gm

How to make Chicken Handi

• First heat oil in handi (pot).
• Add onions to it and fry until light golden brown.
• Add pieces of chicken to it and let it soak for 3-4 minutes.
• Now add chopped tomato, sliced green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and cashew nuts paste in handi. Let it stir for about 2-3 minutes.
• Now add all the remaining ingredients like turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, butter, coriander leaves, water as per requirement and salt acc to taste.
• Cover the handi and cook on medium flame until the chicken becomes tender.
• Garnish the cooked chicken coriander leaves.

Chicken Handi

Some Useful Tips

• If you would like to reduce the fat about 10 gms per plate, then remove the skin of the chicken before you marinate it.
• You can freeze the chicken bones so that you can use it in stocks or soups.

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