Laziz Handi

Ingredients list for Laziz Handi

• 1 medium Chicken,cut into 8 pieces on the bone
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (saunf)
• 10-15 Black peppercorns
• 6-8 Cloves
• 2 tablespoons Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto),soaked
• 2 Ginger,1 inch pieces chopped
• 10-12 cloves Garlic,chopped
• 4-5 Green chillies,roughly chopped
• 2 medium Onions,grated
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 cup Yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves,chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh mint leaves,chopped
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1/4 cup Fresh cream
• Whole wheat flour (atta) dough

Method

1. Heat oil in a handi. Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, black peppercorns and cloves till fragrant.
2. Drain khuskhus and put into a blender jar. Add roasted spices, ginger, garlic, green chillies and a little water and grind to a fine paste.Add onions to the handi and sauté till golden. Add chicken, turmeric powder and salt and mix well and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the ground masala, ½ cup water and yogurt and mix well. Add coriander leaves, mint leaves and garam masala powder and mix. Add fresh cream and mix well. Cover and seal the lid with whole wheat flour dough. Cook on medium to low heat for 20-25 minutes. Open just before serving. Serve hot.