Chicken Achari Handi

Ingredients

  • Chicken – 1 kg
  • Tamater (Tomatoes) – 3 medium
  • Dahi (Yogurt) – 1½ cup
  • Lehsan (Garlic) paste – 1 tsp
  • Adrak (Ginger) paste – 1 tsp
  • Pissi laal mirchen (Red chilli powder) – 1½ tsp
  • Kuti laal mirchen (Crushed red chilli) – 1¾ tsp
  • Namak (Salt) – 2¼ tsp
  • Haldi (Turmeric powder) – ½ tsp
  • Dhaniya (Coriander) powder – 1 tsp
  • Paprika powder – 1 tsp
  • Methi dana (Fenugreek seeds) – ½ tsp
  • Kalonji (Nigella seeds) – 1 tsp
  • Sonf (Fennel seeds) – 1½ tbs [crushed]
  • Zeera (Cumin seeds) – 1 tbs [crushed]
  • Sabit dhaniya (Coriander seeds) – 1 tbs [crushed]
  • Cream – 1 cup
  • Qasoori methi – 1 tbs
  • Sabz mirchen (Green chillies) – 2
  • Oil – ¾ cup

Method

Step 1: Add ¼ tsp of Namak (Salt) and Chicken in oil and mix for 1 minute at medium flame. Add Lehsan (Garlic) paste and Adrak (Ginger) paste. Mix, cover, and cook at medium to low flame for 15 seconds.

Step 2: Add Tamater (Tomatoes), Pissi laal mirchen (Red chilli powder), Kuti laal mirchen (Crushed red pepper), Namak (Salt) 2 tsp, Haldi (Turmeric powder), Dhaniya (Coriander) powder, Paprika powder, Sonf (Fennel seeds) 1 tbs, Sabut dhaniya (Whole coriander), Zeera (Cumin seeds), Kalonji (Nigella Seeds) and Methi dana (Fenugreek seeds). Mix, cover, and cook at low flame for 8-10 minutes.

Step 3: Cook at medium flame till the masala is ready.

Step 4: Add Dahi (Yogurt), mix, and cook at low flame for 2-3 minutes. Add Sonf (Fennel seeds) ½ tbs, mix and cook for 1 minute at low flame.

Step 5: Add Cream, mix, cover, and cook at low flame for 30-40 seconds. Add Qasoori methi, Sabz mirchen (Green chillies), and mix well.

Serve with Naan.