Chicken Handi

Chicken, tomatoes and coriander seeds come together in this Indian chicken — 95 minutes, 11 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 11 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At involved difficulty across 11 steps, it's worth setting aside proper time for.
What you'll need
Shopping list (9)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Take a large pot or wok, big enough to cook all the chicken, and heat the oil in it. Once the oil is hot, add sliced onion and fry them until deep golden brown. Then take them out on a plate and set aside.
- To the same pot, add the chopped garlic and sauté for a minute. Then add the chopped tomatoes and cook until tomatoes turn soft. This would take about 5 minutes.
- Then return the fried onion to the pot and stir. Add ginger paste and sauté well.
- Now add the cumin seeds, half of the coriander seeds and chopped green chillies. Give them a quick stir.
- Next goes in the spices – turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Sauté the spices well for couple of minutes.
- Add the chicken pieces to the wok, season it with salt to taste and cook the chicken covered on medium-low heat until the chicken is almost cooked through.
- This would take about 15 minutes.
- Slowly sautéing the chicken will enhance the flavor, so do not expedite this step by putting it on high heat.
- When the oil separates from the spices, add the beaten yogurt keeping the heat on lowest so that the yogurt doesn’t split. Sprinkle the remaining coriander seeds and add half of the dried fenugreek leaves. Mix well.
- Finally add the cream and give a final mix to combine everything well.
- Sprinkle the remaining kasuri methi and garam masala and serve the chicken handi hot with naan or rotis. Enjoy!
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Large pot · Wok
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What to serve with Chicken Handi
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Tips & common questions
How long does Chicken Handi take to make?
About 95 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 11 steps and 16 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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