Chicken Malai Handi is a rich and creamy classic Pakistani dish made with tender chicken pieces, aromatic spices, and a hint of smokiness.

This recipe by Rida Aftab is full of flavors and textures. The creamy texture comes from the use of heavy cream or malai (cream) and butter, which are blended together to make a creamy sauce. Often served with fluffy basmati rice or naan bread, which perfectly complements the rich flavors of the dish. The dish’s creamy gravy and tender chicken make it a popular choice for special occasions and gatherings.

How to Make Chicken Malai Handi

Start by marinating chicken pieces in a mixture of spices, yogurt, and cream. Then, cook the marinated chicken in a flavorful sauce made with onion paste, tomato paste, ginger garlic paste, and a blend of spices. Finish the dish with a dollop of butter, fresh coriander leaves, and a sprinkle of green chilies.

Follow this recipe by Rida Aftab and make this restaurant style dish at home!!!

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Chicken Malai Handi Recipe by Rida Aftab

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

This Chicken Malai Handi Recipe by Rida Aftab is full of flavors and textures. The creamy texture comes from the use of heavy cream or malai (cream) and butter, which are blended together to make a creamy sauce.

Course: Comfort Food, Main Course

Cuisine: Food Fusion, Indian, Pakistani

Keyword: 30 min meals, Butter Chicken, Chicken, Chicken Curry, curry, dinner, Eid Recipes, lunch, Masala TV Recipes, Quick and Easy, Ramadan

Servings: 4

Chef: Rida Aftab

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg Chicken Karahi Pieces
• 1 cup Cream
• 1 cup Tomato Paste
• 1 cup Yogurt
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 tsp red chili Powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Ginger Garlic
• 1 cup Onion Paste
• 4 Green Chilies thinly sliced
• Coriander Leaves as required
• 1 tbsp Butter
• ½ cup Oil

Cooking Method

1. Heat oil in a pan and add onion paste. Cook until aroma comes.
2. Add tomato paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, salt, ginger garlic, and fry well.
3. Add marinated chicken and fry until cooked.
4. Add tomato paste, yogurt, cream, and cover. Cook on slow flame.
5. When chicken is tender, add green chilies, coriander leaves, and butter. Remove from stove.

6. Dish it out.

7. Delicious Chicken Malai Handi is ready to serve. Enjoy!

Other Variations:

• Vegetable Malai Handi: Substitute chicken with vegetables like paneer, mushrooms, or cauliflower for a vegetarian option.
• Prawns Malai Handi: Replace the chicken with prawns for a seafood twist.
• Chicken Tikka Malai Handi: Use pre-cooked chicken tikka pieces for a quicker and more flavorful dish.
• Creamy Butter Chicken: While not exactly the same, creamy butter chicken is another popular Indian dish with a rich and creamy sauce.

By following these tips and experimenting with variations, you can create your own unique and delicious version of Chicken Handi.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with fluffy basmati rice or naan bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Here are few more Chicken Curry Recipes to try!

• White Tawa Qeema Recipe by Samina Jalil
• Dahi Chicken Handi Recipe by Samina Jalil
• Chicken Afghani Gravy Recipe by Abida Baloch
• Tawa Chicken Recipe by Shireen Anwar
• Paneer Reshmi Handi Recipe by Abida Baloch

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