Achari Boneless Handi by @samsweetandspicetreats

45 min
Hard

4 servings

🌿

5 ml

Cumin Seeds

🌿

15 ml

Coriander Seeds

⚫

2.5 ml

Nigella Seeds

🌿

2.5 ml

Fennel Seeds

🟡

1.3 ml

Mustard Seeds

🌶️

1 tsp

Red Chilli Flakes

🌶️

0.75 tsp

Red Chilli Powder

🟡

1.3 ml

Turmeric Powder

✨

5 ml

Garam Masala Powder

🧂

5 ml

Salt

🍗

500 g

Chicken Boneless

🍅

360 g

Tomatoes

🧅

1 cup

Brown Onion

🌶️

20 g

Fresh Green Chillies

🥛

3 tbsp

Yoghurt

🫚

15 ml

Ginger Garlic Paste

🫗

120 ml

Oil

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/16

    Coarsely grind the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, nigella seeds, fennel seeds, and mustard seeds to make achari masala.

    cumin seeds
    coriander seeds
    nigella seeds
    fennel seeds
    mustard seeds
    🌀spice grinder
    🥄measuring spoons

  2. Step 2/16

    Reserve 2 tablespoons of the ground achari masala for the curry base.

    🥄measuring spoons
    🥣mixing bowl

  3. Step 3/16

    Combine the boneless chicken, plain yogurt, ginger garlic paste, and the remaining achari masala in a mixing bowl.

    boneless chicken
    plain yogurt
    ginger garlic paste
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/16

    Cover the chicken mixture and marinate it for 15 to 20 minutes.

    boneless chicken
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/16

    Blend the 3 tomatoes and 1 cup browned onions until a smooth paste forms.

    tomatoes
    browned onions
    🥛measuring cup

  6. Step 6/16

    Heat 1/2 cup cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.

    cooking oil
    🥛measuring cup
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/16

    Add the blended tomato-onion paste and cook it for 3 minutes, stirring until it begins to thicken.

    tomatoes
    browned onions
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/16

    Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir it into the tomato-onion paste.

    boneless chicken
    plain yogurt
    ginger garlic paste
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥣mixing bowl

  9. Step 9/16

    Add the reserved achari masala, red chili flakes, red chili powder, ground turmeric, garam masala, and salt.

    red chili flakes
    red chili powder
    ground turmeric
    garam masala
    salt
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/16

    Cook the chicken and spices for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring regularly to prevent sticking.

    boneless chicken
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/16

    Pour in 1 cup water and cover the pan with a lid.

    water
    🥛measuring cup

  12. Step 12/16

    Simmer the curry until the chicken is tender and the gravy has reduced, about 15 minutes.

    boneless chicken
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/16

    Uncover the pan and fry the curry while stirring until the oil separates from the gravy.

    cooking oil
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/16

    Slit the green chilies and add them to the chicken curry.

    green chilies
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄wooden spoon

  15. Step 15/16

    Cover the pan and cook on very low heat for 5 to 7 minutes for dum.

  16. Step 16/16

    Transfer the achari boneless chicken handi to a serving bowl and serve hot with chapati, paratha, or rice.

    🍲serving bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Herbs and Spices, Seasonings, Vegetables, Aromatics

Ingredients

Cumin seeds, Coriander seeds, Nigella seeds, Fennel seeds, Mustard seeds, Red chilli flakes, Red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Garam masala powder, Salt, Chicken boneless, Tomatoes, Brown onion, Fresh green chillies, Yoghurt, Ginger garlic paste, Oil

Allergens

Mustard

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein, Gluten free, Low carbohydrate, Ketogenic

Calories

440 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 30g, Fat: 30g, Carbohydrates: 12g, Fiber: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 530mg, Potassium: 610mg, Iron: 2.3mg, Calcium: 85mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 19mg, Vitamin A: 55µg, Vitamin B6: 0.65mg, Vitamin B12: 0.35µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

16 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, spice grinder, measuring spoons, measuring cup, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, serving bowl

Appliances

blender, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Curry

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Family meal, Weeknight meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, Indian, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Thick, Creamy, Saucy, Juicy

Flavors

Spicy, Tangy, Savory, Aromatic, Earthy, Pungent, Rich

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature,Discard after 1 hour if above 32°C), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool within 2 hours,Store in an airtight container,Keep at or below 4°C,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze after cooling,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Reheat thoroughly before serving)