Name: Chicken Tikka Handi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts (chopped into bite sized pieces); 1/2 tsp of salt; 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste; 1 tbsp of any tikka or tandoori masala; 1/2 tsp of pepper; 1/2 tsp of mustard; 1 tbsp of oil; 1/2 tsp of Garam Masala; 1 tsp or more of crushed Kasuri methi; a knob of butter; one small onion; 2 tbsp of oil; 1/4 tsp of salt or less; 1/2 tsp of Garam Masala; 1/2 tsp of chaat masala; 1 tsp of tikka or tandoori masala (any); 1/2 tsp of pepper; 1 tsp of coriander powder; 1 tsp of zeera powder; 1 inch of minced ginger; 3-4 cloves of finely chopped garlic; 3 pods of elaichi; 1 stick of cinnamon; 1 tbsp of tomato paste; 2 tbsp of room temperature beaten yogurt; 1 can of coconut milk.

Instructions

Let’s start off by marinating 3 chicken breasts (chopped into bite sized pieces) in 1/2 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste, 1 tbsp of any tikka or tandoori masala, 1/2 tsp of pepper, 1/2 tsp of mustard and 1 tbsp of oil. ⁣
Marinate for as little as 20 minutes or overnight. Air fry at 350 for 15 minutes (flip halfway) or you can bake these or pan fry. Set aside⁣
For the gravy: Grind one small onion with a little bit of water. In a wok or large deep frying pan add 2 tbsp of oil and fry the onion till slightly golden over medium high heat. ⁣
Prepare spice mix in a bowl: 1/4 tsp of salt or less, 1/2 tsp of Garam Masala, 1/2 tsp of chaat masala, 1 tsp of tikka or tandoori masala (any),1/2 tsp of pepper, 1 tsp of coriander powder, 1 tsp of zeera powder. ⁣⁣
Now add in 1 inch of minced ginger, 3-4 cloves of finely chopped garlic, 3 pods of elaichi, 1 stick of cinnamon, 1 tbsp of tomato paste and the spice mix. Stir fry for 2 mins till everything is fragrant. You will want to add 2 tbsp of water so the masala doesn’t stick. ⁣
Now add in 2 tbsp of room temperature beaten yogurt (see my tips highlight on how to do this if you’re short on time). When the oil separates after 2-3 minutes of mixing add in 1 can of coconut milk. (If you don’t want to use coconut milk add in 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of cream) Put the chicken back into the gravy. Mix & adjust seasoning. Add 1/2 tsp of Garam Masala, 1 tsp or more of crushed Kasuri methi and a knob of butter and put it on dum (very low flame) for about 5 mins. If you want to make the handi richer, you can add 1 tbsp of shredded cheese and or 2 tbsp of cream. You can give it a coal smoke for extra flavor too. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced ginger/green chilies.⁣
Serve with Rice, chapati, sheermal, a side salad. This recipe was loved by my kids.

Chicken Tikka Handi

Chicken Tikka Handi