Chicken Mandhi Recipe | How to cook Arabian Mandhi Rice | Traditional Mandi Recipe By Grandpa

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while long-grain rice is more economical.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken breast reduces fat, while thighs are often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto seeds

Turmeric adds color and flavor, while annatto seeds are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is a budget-friendly alternative.

Prepare the marinade with salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Mandi masala, black pepper, and ghee.

Marinate the whole chicken with the spice mixture for 2 hours.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot.

Add chopped onions and green chili; sauté until the onions are translucent.

Add minced ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant.

Stir in tomato pulp and cook for a few minutes until combined.

Add the marinated chicken to the pot and cook for 10 minutes, browning on all sides.

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