Name: Chicken Rajhastani Handi Recipe By Lazzatain
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: ½ kg – Chicken; 1 cup – Yogurt; 1 teaspoon – Salt; 1 tablespoon– Red chili powder; ½ teaspoon – Turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon– Dry coriander powder; 1 teaspoon– Cumin seeds powder; 1 tablespoon– Ginger-garlic paste; ¼ cup – Oil; ½ cup – Onion paste; ½ cup – Tomato paste; 1 tablespoon– Nigella seeds; 2-3 – – Green chilies; 3 tablespoon – Fresh cream

Chicken Rajhastani Handi Recipe By Lazzatain

Chicken Rajasthani Handi is a flavorful dish from the royal kitchens of Rajasthan. Cooked in a clay pot or handi, it features tender chicken pieces simmered with yogurt, onion, and a medley of spices that reflect the bold flavors of Rajasthan. The dish is creamy, mildly spicy, and perfect with naan, roti, or rice.

Author: Lazzatain Courses: Chicken

Print Recipe

Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 30 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 1 hr Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 4 Best Season: Winter (ideal for warming spice flavors, but enjoyed year-round)

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken :

In a bowl, mix together yogurt, salt, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, and ginger-garlic paste.

Add chicken and coat well.

Cover and let it marinate for 30 minutes.

Mark as complete

Prepare the Base :

Heat oil in a frying pan. Add onion paste, tomato paste, and nigella seeds.

Fry on medium heat until the mixture turns aromatic and oil starts separating.

Mark as complete

Cook the Chicken :

Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Stir well, cover, and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes.

Mark as complete

Add Cream & Finish :

Add fresh cream to the curry.

Mix gently and cook for a few more minutes.

Cover and let it rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Mark as complete