Handi Chicken with Pineapple Chunks is a delicious and unique Indian dish that features succulent chicken in a creamy and sweet sauce. This mouth-watering meal can be prepared quickly and easily, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. The combination of tender chicken and sweet pineapple chunks creates a balance of flavors that will tantalize the taste buds. Plus, this dish is incredibly nutritious thanks to its protein-packed main ingredient.
Handi Chicken with Pineapple Chunks
Ingredients
Instructions
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Reserve 6 of the cashew nuts and grind the rest in a spice grinder. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Dry roast the reserved cashews in a warmed frying pan for about 1/2 minutes, moving the cashews around the pan while roasting.
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Drain the juice from the pineapple and then stir the pineapple juice into the ground cashews.
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Reserve the pineapple chunks for the garnish. Add the chicken pieces,
ground coriander, chili powder, garam masala, ginger, garlic, salt, ground
cardamom, coconut milk, and yogurt, and stir to mix. -
Heat the oil in a handi or a heavy-based saucepan and fry the onions until golden brown.
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Throw in the curry leaves, then add the chicken mixture and stir-fry for
5—7 minutes. Lower the heat, cover, and prepare the meal for 10 minutes. -
Remove the lid, add the finely chopped fresh coriander and red chilies, and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Serve garnished with roasted cashew nuts and chunks of pineapple.
