Keto Chicken Handi
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Keto Chicken Handi, a low-carb twist on the classic Indian chicken curry. This dish is cooked in a traditional handi or deep pan to enhance its aromatic spices and velvety texture, featuring tender chicken cubes simmered in a luscious blend of ghee, tomato puree, Greek yogurt, and heavy cream. With fragrant notes of kasuri methi and a subtle kick from green chilies, this keto-friendly delight is perfectly spiced with garam masala, cumin, and turmeric. Ready in just 45 minutes, Keto Chicken Handi is an ideal quick and satisfying meal for those following a low-carb lifestyle. Pair it with cauliflower rice or enjoy it on its own for a wholesome, flavor-packed experience that’s sure to elevate your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into cubes
- 3 tablespoons Ghee
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium Tomato, pureed
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 2 Green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon, juice
Instructions
Heat ghee in a handi or deep pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
Add the chicken cubes and cook until they begin to turn white.
Mix in the tomato puree and cook for about 5 minutes until oil separates from the mixture.
Whisk the Greek yogurt with salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, turmeric, and red chili powder.
Reduce the heat to low, then gradually stir the yogurt mixture into the pan to prevent curdling.
Cover and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Stir in heavy cream and crushed kasuri methi, mixing well and cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
Adjust salt and season with black pepper as needed.
Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.3 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.5 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 677 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 2921 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 185.9 g | 372% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 453 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 2843 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
