Iftar Ke Liye Idea! Impressive Chicken Mandi! Recipe in Urdu Hindi - RKK

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for Chicken Mandi.

Use 750 grams of whole chicken cut into small pieces for quicker cooking.

Marinate the chicken with 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Add the following spices to the chicken: 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 2 teaspoons red chili powder, 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder, and 8 teaspoons turmeric powder.

Mix in 1 teaspoon red food color (optional) and 1 tablespoon water to the marinade and combine well using gloves.

Heat two pans on medium-high flame and mix the marinated chicken well with the food color.

Add 3 tablespoons of oil to the pan with the marinated chicken.

In the second pan, add 1 tablespoon ghee (or butter or oil) and the following whole spices: 2 bay leaves, 2 large cardamom pods, 6-7 small cardamom pods, and 10-12 black peppercorns.

Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds and sauté for about 30 seconds.

Add 1/2 cup chopped onion to the pan and cook until soft but not browned, about 30 seconds.

Pour in 3 cups of water and bring to a boil.

Add 2 cups of soaked sela rice (soaked for 4-5 hours) or basmati rice (soaked for 30-40 minutes).

Add the following spices to the rice: 1/2 teaspoon chicken powder, 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garam masala, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder.

Mix well and let it bubble before reducing the heat.

Flip the small chicken pieces after a minute to ensure even cooking.

Cover and cook on medium-low heat for around 8-10 minutes, checking occasionally.

After 10 minutes, add 2 green chilies and remove the garam masala spices if desired.

Check the chicken; it should be about 95% cooked and the liquid should be slightly oily.

Turn off the heat and drizzle the remaining liquid over the chicken for added flavor and color.

For a smoky flavor, place a piece of burning charcoal in a bowl, drizzle with oil, and cover the pot to trap the smoke for 2-3 minutes.

Serve the Chicken Mandi, optionally garnished with dry fruits like almonds.

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