A delicious chicken recipe from India cuisine. Clean and cut the chicken; marinate briefly with salt, turmeric and a little oil. Rinse and soak basmati rice 20–30 minutes. In a large pot, heat ghee/oil. Fry…

How to easily make Chicken Mandi?
Preparing this delicious recipe will only take you 30 minutes. It is a perfect and healthy option to enjoy with your family or friends. Below you will find the ingredients and the detailed step-by-step instructions.
Chicken Mandi
Ingredientes
- 1 Chicken
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
- 4 cups Water
- 1 large Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 Green Chilli
- 1 ½ tsp Salt
- 3 tablespoons Oil
- 1 tablespoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- ½ tbsp Cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 Bay Leaf
Instrucciones
- Clean and cut the chicken; marinate briefly with salt, turmeric and a little oil.
- Rinse and soak basmati rice 20–30 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat ghee/oil. Fry chopped onion until golden. Add minced garlic and green chillies and fry 1–2 min.
- Add whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves) and ground spices (coriander, cumin). Stir until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces, brown lightly and add enough water/chicken stock to cover. Simmer until chicken is nearly cooked.
- Remove chicken; measure remaining liquid and add soaked rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and cook rice until almost done.
- Return the chicken to the rice pot on top, cover tightly and steam on low for 10–15 min so flavors meld.
- (Optional) For authentic smoky aroma: heat a small charcoal until red hot, place it on a small foil cup in the centre of the pot, add a tsp of butter/oil on the coal then cover immediately to trap smoke for 5–10 minutes. Remove coal.
- Garnish with fried onions, chopped coriander and serve with chutney or raita.
Additional tips for your Chicken Mandi
Feel free to experiment with different spices or side dishes to give your personal touch to this recipe. If you liked it, don’t forget to share it and leave us a comment telling us how it turned out!

