Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
Chicken Handi cooked in green spices and herbs.
(Handi Murgh Hara Masala)
Chicken Handi is a traditional Indian dish that has been popular for centuries. It is a combination of chicken and spices cooked in a thick and spicy gravy. The unique flavor of Chicken Handi comes from the green spices used in its preparation. This delicious dish can be found in many Indian restaurants and street-side vendors across India. It is also a popular choice among home cooks, as it requires minimal effort to prepare yet provides an amazing flavor experience.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 3 tbsp sesame seeds
- 3 fresh green chilies
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 x 3.5 cm (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh root ginger, shredded
- 1 tsp salt
- 175 ml (6 fl oz) ml natural yogurt
- 1 x 1-1.25 kg (2-2 1/2 lb) kg chicken skinned and cut into 8—10 pieces
- 5 tbsp corn oil
- 2 onions, diced
- 4 green cardamoms
- 1/2 tsp mixed peppercorns
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 150 ml (1/4 pint)t) ml water
- 2 fresh red chilies, chopped
- 1 tsp chopped fresh coriander
To Garnish:
Instructions
Place the coriander seeds and sesame seeds in a spice grinder and grind to a paste.
Put the spice paste into a food processor with the green chilies, coriander, mint, garlic, half of the ginger, and the salt and grind for a few seconds. Pour in the yogurt and process for 20—30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Blend the chicken pieces with the spice mixture and set aside.
Heat the oil in a handi or large saucepan and fry the onions with the
cardamoms, peppercorns, and cinnamon stick for 3—5 minutes.Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until well blended. Pour in the water to loosen the sauce and cook for 10 -15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the sauce is quite thick.
Serve directly from the handi, garnished with red chilies, fresh
coriander and the remaining ginger.
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