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Kurnool Festival Chicken Handi
🇮🇳 Indian

Kurnool Festival Chicken Handi

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kurnool cooking — Kurnool Festival Chicken Handi brings a handi touch with a classic pulusu finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 30 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Chicken500 g, curry cut
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

  7. 7

    Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Murgh Malai Handi | Chicken Malai Gravy | Creamy Chicken Recipe · on YouTube