Chicken Handi | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley adds freshness while being more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option while thighs are cheaper than breasts.

Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan.

Add cinnamon, green cardamoms, black cardamoms and cumin seeds, mix and sauté well.

Add ginger and green chillies, mix and sauté for a minute.

Add onions, mix well and sauté till they turn translucent.

Add ginger-garlic paste and mix well.

Add salt, mix, cover and cook till the onions turn golden brown.

Add tomato puree and mix.

Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and cardamom powder, mix well, cover and cook till the oil separates.

Add sufficient water, stir and bring to a boil.

Add chicken pieces, fried onions and coriander leaves, mix well, cover and cook till fully done.

Garnish with some fried onions and coriander leaves and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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