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# Chicken Handi

- [Made in Slatesource](https://slatesource.com/@steph/chicken-handi)
- By [Steph](https://slatesource.com/@steph)
- Created on Jul 15, 2026

## ChickenChicken HandiHandi

A one-potone-pot NorthNorth IndianIndian currycurry where deepdeep goldengolden onionsonions do the workwork and a lowlow flameflame at the finishfinish keepskeeps the saucesauce silkysilky. SlowSlow handshands only.

Total time

50 minutes

Serves

5

Difficulty

Moderate

Origin

India, home-style handi cooking

Ingredients

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🍗 1.2 kg Chicken

• 5 thinly sliced Onions

🍅 2 finely chopped Tomatoes

🧄 8 cloves chopped Garlic

🫚 1 tbsp Ginger paste

🫒 ¼ cup Vegetable oil

• 2 tsp Cumin seeds

🌿 3 tsp Coriander seeds

• 1 tsp Turmeric powder

🌶️ 1 tsp Chilli powder

🌶️ 2 Green chilli

• 1 cup Yogurt

🥛 ¾ cup Cream

🌿 3 tsp Dried fenugreek

• 1 tsp Garam masala

🧂 To taste Salt

Fry the onions until they are deep golden brown, not pale. This one step is where the curry gets its colour and its backbone, so do not rush it.

Cook the chicken covered on medium-low until almost done, about 15 minutes. Slow heat draws out the flavour. High heat just toughens it.

When the yogurt goes in, drop the heat to its lowest. Yogurt splits on high heat and the sauce turns grainy before the cream can rescue it.

[Source recipe on TheMealDB](https://www.themealdb.com/meal/52795?utm_source=slatesource)