Nawabi Chicken Handi
A delicious chicken handi made with spices. The almond paste is the main ingredient that makes the gravy rich and thick. The dish drives from the city of Kolkata. The dish is aromatic and full of flavors. It can be served with naan or rice.
Ingredients
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- Chicken boneless, cubed700 grams
- Ground coriander1 teaspoon
- Turmeric1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper½ teaspoon
- Red chili powder1 teaspoon
- Lemon juice½ tablespoon
- Ginger paste½ teaspoon
- Garlic paste½ teaspoon
- Almond paste1 tablespoon
- Yogurt½ cup
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- Oil2 – 3 tablespoons
- Onion paste1 cup
- Tomato paste3 tablespoons
- Ground cumin1 teaspoon
- Wateras needed
- Garam masala½ teaspoon
- Charcoalfor steam
Preparation
- In a bowl combine cubed chicken with ground coriander, turmeric, ground black pepper, red chili powder, lemon juice, salt, ginger paste, garlic paste, almond paste, yogurt mix well until well combined.
- Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a small pot, saute onion paste until light brown.
- Add tomato paste and mix well.
- Add ground cumin and mix well.
- Add the marinated chicken and stir.
- Add little water and stir well.
- Now add almond paste, garam masala, mix well and cover the lid for 6 minutes.
- Place a heated charcoal, pour few drops of oil, cover the lid and steam for 2 minutes.
- Enjoy! Please give us your feedback in the comments below.
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