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Chicken Handi is a classic North Indian curry that's beloved for its creamy, aromatic, and slightly tangy profile. Succulent pieces of chicken are cooked in a handi (clay pot) or any heavy-bottomed pan, allowing the flavors of tomatoes, yogurt, and a special blend of spices to meld beautifully. A touch of cream at the end provides richness and balances the spices. Enjoy it hot with roti, naan, or steamed rice. For a lighter version, you can skip the cream or use low-fat yogurt. This dish works great for meal prep and tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
15 ingredients
Heat oil in a handi or heavy-bottomed pan on medium heat.
Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
One serving is 1 bowl (approx 300g) · 300 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 548 kcal | 24% |
| Protein | 21 g | 39% |
| Total Fat | 27 g | 46% |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g | 5% |
| Fiber (Total) | 4 g | 12% |
| Vitamins & Minerals | ||
| Sodium | 875 mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 383 mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 130 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 15 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.92 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.38 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 µg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 11 µg | 4% |
Missing data: These are minimums. 5 of the figures below are missing data for 3 ingredients — Chicken, poultry, leg, skinless; Yogurt, plain, low fat; Salt — so the real totals may be higher.
Before cooking: Vitamins and minerals are counted from the ingredients as listed, before cooking. Cooking lowers some of them, so treat these as an upper bound. Energy, protein, fat and carbohydrate are unaffected.
% Daily Value based on adult male RDA. Your needs may vary.
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Add ginger garlic paste and green chili, sauté for 1 minute.
Add tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix and cook for 1 minute.
Add chicken pieces and toss to coat well with the spices. Cook for 2 minutes.
Lower the heat, add whisked yogurt gradually, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
Cover and cook till chicken is tender and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Add kasuri methi and fresh cream. Stir well and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
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