Reshmi Paneer Chicken Handi
This Reshmi Chicken is inspired by Karachi's Tandoori Hut that is known for their mouth watering Handi dishes. This Reshmi Chicken is creamy, buttery, cheesy with the perfect balance of South Asian spices.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup canola or any neutral cooking oil
- 2 tsp ginger and garlic paste
- 1 lb chicken breast cubes medium sized cubes
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup yogurt lightly beaten to prevent curdling
- ¾ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander coarse ground
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder use ¼ teaspoon if you don't like any heat
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- ⅓ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- ½ green bell pepper strips
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon butter
- pinch black pepper for garnish
Instructions
- On medium high heat, fry chicken in oil and add ginger garlic paste and salt for 3 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low and add beaten yogurt. Then turn up the flame to medium high and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add spices and continue to fry the chicken (uncovered) on medium high heat for 6-7 minutes or until the oil separates.
- Once oil has separated, lower the flame and add green bell peppers followed by heavy cream. Let the cream bubble a bit and then add mozzarella cheese keeping the flame low.
- Adjust the salt and let the chicken simmer uncovered for a few minutes.
- Garnish with a little sprinkling of black pepper and red chili flakes and enjoy hot with fresh naan or pita bread.