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The BEST Shahi Chicken Handi Recipe

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A rich, aromatic, and creamy Mughlai dish that rivals restaurant-style cooking. This Shahi Chicken Handi combines tender chicken with a flavorful, velvety gravy.

Ingredients

  • Boneless chicken: 500 grams
  • Yogurt: 1/2 cup
  • Ginger garlic paste: 1 tsp (marination), 1 tbsp (cooking)
  • Salt: 1 tsp (marination), 1/2 tsp (cooking)
  • Black pepper powder: 1 tsp
  • Lemon juice: 1 tsp
  • Onion: 1 large
  • Green chilies: 4-5
  • Water: 1/2 cup
  • Oil: 1/4 cup
  • Cumin: 1 tsp
  • Cloves: 3-4
  • Cardamom: 1-2
  • Cinnamon: 1-2
  • Red chili (crushed): 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
  • Garam masala powder: 1/2 tsp
  • Dried fenugreek leaves: 1 tbsp
  • Cashew powder (optional): 1/4 cup

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in yogurt, ginger garlic paste, salt, black pepper powder, and lemon juice for about 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare an onion and green chili paste by blending the ingredients with water.
  3. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Let them sizzle.
  4. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it changes color.
  6. Add the onion and green chili paste, coriander powder, salt, red chili, turmeric powder. Mix well.
  7. Add water if needed to maintain consistency. Simmer on low heat until the chicken is cooked.
  8. Add garam masala and dried fenugreek leaves. Stir well.
  9. If using, add cashew powder for extra richness and adjust water accordingly.
  10. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use cashew powder instead of cream. Adjust spice levels to taste. This dish is best served with naan or basmati rice.

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