Authentic Chicken Mandi Recipe | Indian Rice Dish
Authentic Indian Chicken recipe — Chicken Mandi. Imported from TheMealDB.
4
servings
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken (cut into pieces)
- 2 cups basmati rice (washed and soaked for 30 minutes)
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp ghee (or cooking oil)
- 2 medium onions (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp mandi spice mix (or garam masala)
- 1 tbsp salt (to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup coriander leaves (for garnish)
- 1 cup fried onions (for garnish)
Instructions
6 steps
Prepare the Chicken
Heat ghee in a large pot and sauté onions until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
Ensure the onions are well caramelized for better flavor.Cook the Chicken
Add chicken pieces to the pot, followed by mandi spice mix and salt. Cook until chicken is browned.
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.Add Water
Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.Prepare the Rice
Remove the chicken and set aside. Add soaked basmati rice to the pot with the broth, adjusting salt if necessary.
Use the same pot for the rice to absorb all the flavors.Combine and Cook
Place the chicken back on top of the rice. Cover and cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes until rice is cooked and fluffy.
Do not lift the lid too often to keep the steam in.Serve
Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot garnished with coriander leaves and fried onions.
Pair with a side salad or yogurt for a complete meal.
💡 Tips & Tricks
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your indian meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Authentic Chicken Mandi Recipe | Indian Rice Dish is a beloved dish from Indian cuisine.
Indian cuisine reflects the country's incredible diversity, with flavors and techniques varying dramatically from north to south, east to west. The masterful use of spices is the hallmark of Indian cooking.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 12 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
While basmati rice is traditional, you can use jasmine rice as an alternative.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
