Chicken handi (murg handi) Recipe

Name: Chicken Handi (murg Handi) Recipe
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bengali

Recipe By Slurrp

Chicken handi, also known as murg handi, is a popular North Indian dish made with chicken cooked in a rich and creamy gravy. The dish gets its name from the handi, a traditional clay pot used for cooking. The chicken is marinated with spices, yogurt, and ginger-garlic paste, and then cooked in the handi with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. It is often served with naan or rice.

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2hr 30minstotal

1hr 30minsPrep

1hr Cook

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Ingredients For Chicken handi (murg handi) Recipe

500 gram Chicken, Cut Into Pieces
1 cup Yogurt
2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
2 Onions, Finely Chopped
2 Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
2 tablespoon Oil
2 tablespoon Cream
as needed Whole Spices
as needed Coriander Leaves For Garnish

Directions : Chicken handi (murg handi) Recipe

Cooking Directions

STEP 1.Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Let it marinate for 1 hour.
STEP 2.Heat oil in a handi or deep pan and add whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Cook until fragrant.
STEP 3.Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
STEP 4.Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
STEP 5.Add the marinated chicken and cook until it is tender and cooked through.
STEP 6.Add cream and mix well. Cook for a few minutes.
STEP 7.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.

Cooking Tips

Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavors.
You can adjust the spice level according to your preference by adding more or less red chili powder.
For a richer gravy, you can add cashew paste or almond paste.

Storage and Serving

Store the leftover Chicken handi in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat it in a pan or microwave before serving.
Serve it with naan or rice for a delicious meal.

Nutrition
value

596

calories per serving

37 g Fat49 g Protein17 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

37 g Fat
49 g Protein
17 g Carbs
7 g Fiber

MacroNutrients

Carbs
17 g
Protein
49 g
Fiber
7 g

Fats

Fat
37 g

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium
190 mg
Iron
6 mg
Vitamin A
476 mcg
Vitamin B1
0 mg
Vitamin B2
0 mg
Vitamin B3
15 mg
Vitamin B6
1 mg
Vitamin B9
45 mcg
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
Vitamin C
20 mg
Vitamin E
2 mg
Copper
1 mcg
Magnesium
124 mg
Manganese
4 mg
Phosphorus
521 mg
Selenium
51 mcg
Zinc
4 mg

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment

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