Murgh Malai Handi | Chicken Malai Gravy | Creamy Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients for Chicken Malai Handi:

(Tsp-Teaspoon; Tbsp-Tablespoon)

Chicken - 500 gms (curry cut with bones)

Spice Powders:
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Cumin powder - 3/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
Black Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
Green Chillies chopped - 4 nos (1 tbsp)
Salt 1 tsp
Garam Masala powder - 1/2 tsp

Other Ingredients
Onion paste - 2 medium onions (150 gms)
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
Whisked curd/yogurt - 120 ml or 5 tbsp
Fresh cream - 4-5 tbsp
Coriander leaves chopped - 3 tbsp
Oil- 3 tbsp
Butter - 2 tbsp
Ginger julienned - 2 tbsp


Preparation:

Cut the chicken into small pieces. Set aside.
Chop the onions and add it to the grinder. Blend it to a paste.
Whisk the curd or plain yogurt.
Fine chop the green chillies and coriander leaves.
Peel and julienne the ginger to be used as garnish.

Process:

Heat oil and butter in a kadhai/pan and add the onion paste. Stir and fry on medium heat for around 6-7 mins till light brown in colour.
Now add the chicken pieces and fry on medium heat for around 2-3 mins till the chicken changes colour.
Add the ginger garlic paste and mix and fry on medium to low heat for around 3-4 mins till the raw smell is gone.
Now add all the spice powders other than garam masala powder, salt and chopped green chillies & mix well. Mix and cook on low heat for around 3-4mins till the spice powders are cooked.
Now switch off heat and add the whisked curd/plain yogurt.
Mix well and then switch on heat. Mix and cook on heat for around 3-4 mins till oil separates.
Now add around 150-200 ml water and cover & cook on low heat for around 10 mins till the chicken is cooked and oil separates.
Now add the fresh cream and garam masala powder and mix and cook on low heat for another 2-3 mins till oil separates.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and ginger slices. Mix and serve.