Restaurant-Style Chicken Handi Recipe | Creamy & Flavorful

Restaurant-Style Chicken Handi Recipe | Creamy & Flavorful

Looking for a rich, creamy, and aromatic chicken curry? Try this restaurant-style Chicken Handi recipe at home! With simple ingredients and a step-by-step method, you can make this mouthwatering dish in your own kitchen.

📝 Ingredients

  • Chicken – 250 grams (bone-in or boneless)

  • Onion – 2 medium-sized

  • Green Cardamom – 1

  • Tomatoes – 4 large

  • Yogurt – 100 grams (whisked)

  • Fresh Cream – 100 grams

  • Red Chili Powder – 1 tablespoon

  • Coriander Powder – 1 tablespoon

  • Turmeric Powder – ½ teaspoon

  • Cumin Powder – ½ teaspoon

  • Salt – to taste

  • Black Pepper Powder – ½ teaspoon

  • Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tablespoon

  • Cooking Oil – ½ cup

  • Optional: Cashew powder for extra richness

  • Fresh Cream & Fresh Coriander – for garnish

🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Onion-Tomato Puree

  1. In a small pot, add chopped onions and green cardamom with a little water.

  2. Boil until onions soften completely.

  3. Let it cool, then blend it with chopped tomatoes into a smooth puree. Set aside.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

  1. Heat oil in a wok or handi over medium flame.

  2. Add ginger garlic paste, sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.

  3. Add chicken pieces and cook until the color changes to white.

Step 3: Add the Spices

  1. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.

  2. Sauté well until oil separates from the masala.

Step 4: Add Puree & Creamy Ingredients

  1. Pour in the onion-tomato puree and cook until oil starts separating again.

  2. Add whisked yogurt and fresh cream. Mix well.

  3. For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of cashew powder (optional).

Step 5: Cook the Gravy

  1. Add water to help the chicken cook and tenderize properly.

  2. Simmer until the chicken is fully cooked, the gravy thickens, and oil separates.

  3. Sprinkle black pepper powder, stir, and let it cook on low flame for 2 minutes.

Step 6: Garnish & Serve

  • Garnish with fresh cream and chopped coriander leaves.

  • Serve hot with naan, paratha, or steamed rice!

💡 Tips for Perfect Chicken Handi

  • Use bone-in chicken for deeper flavor.

  • Cashew powder adds a royal, restaurant-style richness.

  • Cook on low flame after adding cream for a smooth, silky texture.

  • Always whisk the yogurt before adding to prevent curdling.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 2-3

🍽️ Pair This With:

  • Butter naan

  • Garlic paratha

  • Jeera rice

  • Mint raita


Location: Karachi, Pakistan

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