Chicken Handi

Here's a simple recipe for Chicken Handi:

Ingredients:

For Marination:

1. 500 grams of boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
2. 1/2 cup yogurt
3. 1 teaspoon ginger paste
4. 1 teaspoon garlic paste
5. 1 teaspoon red chili powder
6. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
7. 1 teaspoon cumin powder
8. Salt to taste

For the Curry:

1. 2 tablespoons oil
2. 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
3. 1 large onion, finely chopped
4. 2 tomatoes, pureed
5. 1 green chili, slit
6. 1 teaspoon ginger paste
7. 1 teaspoon garlic paste
8. 1 teaspoon red chili powder
9. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
10. 1 teaspoon coriander powder
11. 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
12. Salt to taste
13. 1/2 cup fresh cream
14. Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

Marination:

• In a bowl, mix the yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and salt.
• Add the chicken pieces to this mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes. You can refrigerate it for a few hours for better flavor.

Cooking the Chicken:

• Heat oil and ghee in a deep, heavy-bottomed pan or handi over medium heat.
• Add the marinated chicken and cook until it turns brown on all sides. Remove the chicken and set it aside.

Making the Gravy:

• In the same pan, add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent and slightly brown.
• Add ginger and garlic paste, and sauté for a couple of minutes.
• Add the tomato puree, green chili, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook this mixture until the oil starts to separate from the masala.

Finishing the Dish:

• Return the browned chicken to the pan and mix it well with the tomato gravy.
• Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let the chicken cook for about 15-20 minutes or until it's tender. Stir occasionally.
• Once the chicken is cooked, add fresh cream and mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Garnish and Serve:

• Garnish the Chicken Handi with chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

Enjoy your homemade Chicken Handi! You can adjust the spiciness and creaminess to your liking by modifying the quantity of chili powder and cream