Dinner for 4

Chicken Handi

Name: Chicken Handi
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/5 kg chicken; 5 thinly sliced onion; 2 finely chopped tomatoes; 8 cloves chopped garlic; 1 tbsp ginger paste; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 3 tsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp chilli powder; 2 green chilli; 1 cup yogurt; 3/4 cup cream; 3 tsp dried fenugreek; 1 tsp garam masala; to taste salt (optional)

$17.76for 450 minServes 4

Chicken simmers with onions, tomatoes, toasted spices, yogurt, cream, and fenugreek in a thick, fragrant sauce.

Photo: TheMealDB

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 2.65 lb$3.49/lb typical	2.65 lb	$9.23Typical price
	Onions, 2 lb$1.29/lb typical	2 lb	$2.58Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 2 oz$0.08/oz typical	2 oz	$0.16Typical price
	Garlic, 0.75$0.75 each typical	0.75	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 2$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Yogurt, 8.5 oz$0.12/oz typical	8.5 oz	$1.02Typical price
	Heavy cream, 6.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	6.25 oz	$1.37Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.76

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Indian Gluten-free Low-carb High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$4.44 per serving$17.76 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/5 kg chicken
5 thinly sliced onion
2 finely chopped tomatoes
8 cloves chopped garlic
1 tbsp ginger paste
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp cumin seeds
3 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chilli powder
2 green chilli
1 cup yogurt
3/4 cup cream
3 tsp dried fenugreek
1 tsp garam masala
to taste salt (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat and toast the cumin and coriander seeds for 1 minute.
Add the sliced onions and cook for 6 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic, ginger, turmeric, chili powder, and green chilies for 1 minute.
Add the chicken pieces and cook for 8 minutes, turning until lightly browned.
Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 6 minutes until softened.
Mix in the yogurt, cream, fenugreek, garam masala, and salt, then simmer for 13 minutes until the chicken reaches 165 F.

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