Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry
Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry

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Chicken Handi: Traditional Pakistani Curry

Typically cooked in glazed terracotta pots known as handi, this curry is bursting with flavours from aromatic spices and garnished with ginger and lemon. The thick creamy sauce is perfectly balanced by saffron nutty pulao, a simple rice dish, layered with delicate spices, colourful pistachios and sweet sultanas.

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  • Chicken Handi
  • Saffron Nutty Pulao

Free-range chicken sourced from an award-winning family butcher in Wiltshire.

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Prep time: 30 mins
Ingredients from your kitchen:
Pepper Salt Cooking oil
Heat level:
Medium
Effort level:
Low

Heritage of the Dish

Sumayya Usmani

Renowned Pakistani Chef

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Chicken Handi was probably the only dish we'd ever get as a takeaway when I was growing up in Pakistan everything else was always cooked at home. The reason was because of the clay pot called a handi that this was made in. Beautifully lovingly prepared over a big open fire. This clay pot imparted a gorgeous smoky flavour inside the chicken. Now the beauty of this dish is it's not about being a curry. It's about having a gorgeous thick, glistening tomato sauce, really clinging on to the chicken. I love to serve this with my saffron nutty pulao. Now this recipe is actually one that I have totally stolen from my mom. She used to always love adding saffron and nuts to her rice, very much inspired by lots of Persian and Afghan and cooking that is such a great part of the Pakistani cooking traditions. The way that I've really elevated this dish is by adding different things to it. So sometimes I'll add whatever nuts I have, if I have berries, dried berries, I would sometimes just love to replace the different raisins in it and add some berries in it. So really, it's one of those gorgeous dishes that you can play around with. And the best part about it is it looks stunning at the table. And I hope you really enjoy this because this combination is a real flavour of home in Pakistan.

Chicken handi is a classic dish in Pakistani cuisine, named after the traditional clay pot it’s cooked in. The handi allows the chicken to gently simmer, developing a rich, slow-cooked tomato and spice sauce. This method brings out deep, homestyle flavours as everything melds together in one pot. It remains a much-loved dish, known for its comforting, hearty character.

Hero Ingredients

Kashmiri Chilli Powder

Mild and aromatic chilli powder known for its deep red colour and gentle warmth. Adds rich flavour and natural vibrancy to curries, marinades and tandoori dishes without overpowering heat. A key spice for authentic balance in Asian cooking.

Basmati Rice

Pure basmati rice grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, naturally aged and gently milled to preserve its quality. The grains are carefully selected to ensure a light, fluffy texture when cooked, with the delicate aroma and subtle flavour that make basmati a staple of Indian cuisine.

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

Dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) are a distinctive herb, valued for their warm, earthy aroma and gently bitter, savoury flavour. When crushed and added to dishes, they release a fragrant depth that enhances rich sauces and slow-cooked curries. Just a small amount brings balance, complexity and a beautifully rounded finish to the dish.

Free Range Chicken

Free-range British chicken from award-winning family butcher, slow-grown and reared to high welfare standards for maximum flavour. Naturally tender and full-bodied in taste delivering juicy, richly flavoured meat with a satisfying depth.

Recipe details

Saffron nutty pulao is a simple yellow rice, layered with delicate spices, colourful pistachios and sweet sultanas.

Ingredients
  • Almonds
  • Basmati rice
  • Bay leaves
  • Black peppercorns
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Cooking oil*
  • Ghee
  • Green cardamom
  • Pistachios
  • Red onion
  • Saffron
  • Salt*
  • Sultanas
  • Water*
  • Whole cloves

*From your kitchen

Equipment required

Frying pan, kitchen towel, sieve, knife, chopping board.

Saffron Nutty Pulao
Allergens
Contains Tree nuts, Milk
Please note that our boxes and ingredients are packed in a facility that handles all allergens
Macros Per Person
NUTRITION
PER PERSON
Protein (g)
6.8
Energy (kcal)
485
Fat (g)
26
Carbohydrate (g)
55
Based on 2 person recipe and uncooked raw ingredients provided.

Chicken handi is a recipe that is traditionally made in a clay pot. The chicken is incredibly tender and bursting with flavour from a tomato and yoghurt base. This is a quick spicy curry that takes little time and effort.

Ingredients
  • Chicken
  • Coconut cream
  • Cooking oil*
  • Coriander seeds
  • Cumin seeds
  • Dried fenugreek leaves
  • Fresh coriander
  • Garam masala powder
  • Ginger
  • Ginger & garlic paste
  • Green chilli
  • Kashmiri chilli powder
  • Lemon
  • Pepper*
  • Red onion
  • Salt*
  • Tomato

*From your kitchen

Equipment required

Frying pan, chopping board, knife.

Chicken Handi
Allergens
Contains None
May contain Peanuts, Tree nuts, Mustard
Please note that our boxes and ingredients are packed in a facility that handles all allergens
Macros Per Person
NUTRITION
PER PERSON
Protein (g)
34
Energy (kcal)
398
Fat (g)
25
Carbohydrate (g)
7.8
Based on 2 person recipe and uncooked raw ingredients provided.

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