Malvani Style Chicken Handi

Malvani Style Chicken Handi is a delicious and aromatic dish from the Malvani cuisine, known for its bold flavors and rich spices. This recipe combines tender chicken pieces with a flavorful gravy, cooked to perfection in a handi (clay pot).

Malvani Style Chicken Handi

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, pureed
  • 2 tbsp Malvani masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, Malvani masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a handi or deep pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add grated ginger and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
  5. Add the marinated chicken and cook on medium heat until the chicken is tender.
  6. Sprinkle red chili powder and mix well. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Handi (clay pot) or deep pan Cutting board Knife Bowl for marination Grater Measuring spoons

Tools

Stovetop Spatula Blender (for tomato puree)

Serving suggestions

Serve the Malvani Style Chicken Handi with steamed rice or naan for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of spice, you can add chopped green chilies along with the onions.

Cost

$15