Ingredients:
Prepare Mandi Sauce:
-Tamatar (Tomatoes) 3 medium
-Hari mirch (Green chilli) 2
-Lehsan (Garlic) cloves 2
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) 1-2 tbs
-Namak (Salt) ¼ tsp or to taste
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ¼ tsp
-Lal mirch (Red chilli) crushed ¼ tsp
-Tomato paste 1 & ½ tbs
-Water ¼ Cup
Prepare Mandi Chicken:
-Chicken leg quarters 4 pieces
-Zafran (Saffron strands) ½ tsp
-Hot water 2-3 tbs
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 & ½ tbs
-Elaichi powder (Cardamom powder) ½ tsp
-Paprika powder ½ tbs
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) 1 & ½ tbs
-Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) ¼ tsp
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ½ tbs
-Laung powder (Clove powder) ¼ tsp
-Namak (Salt) ½ tbs or to taste
-Olive oil 3 tbs
-Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 & ½ tbs
-Cooking oil ¼ Cup
Prepare Mandi Rice:
-Falak Extreme Basmati Rice 500g
-Cooking oil 3-4 tbs
-Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 medium
-Lehsan (Garlic) sliced 1 tbs
-Hari mirch (Green chillies) 5-6
-Shimla mirch (Capsicum) sliced 1 small
-Tez patta (Bay leaves) 2
-Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) 2
-Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) ½ tbs
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
-Laung (Cloves) 4-5
-Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) ½ tsp
-Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 3-4
-Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) 1
-Chicken cube 1
-Water 4 Cups or as required
-Namak (Salt) 1 tbs or to taste
-Koyla (Charcoal) for smoke
-Badam (Almonds) blanched & peeled
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
Directions:
Prepare Mandi Sauce:
-In a chopper,add tomatoes,green chilli,garlic,fresh coriander,salt,black pepper powder,red chilli crushed,tomato paste & water,chop well & set aside.
Prepare Mandi Chicken:
-Make deep cuts on both sides of chicken pieces with the help of knife & set aside.
-In a small bowl,add saffron,hot water,mix well & set aside.
-In a bowl,add coriander powder,cardamom powder,paprika powder,cumin powder,turmeric powder,black pepper powder,clove powder,salt,olive oil,ginger garlic paste,saffron water & whisk well.
-Add chicken pieces & rub evenly,cover & marinate for 4 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
-In a pot,add cooking oil,marinated chicken,apply remaining marinade & cook on medium flame from both sides until golden brown,take out chicken pieces & set them aside.
Prepare Mandi Rice:
-In a bowl,add basmati rice,water,wash thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes then strain soaked rice & set aside.
-In the same pot,add cooking oil,onion & fry until light golden.
-Add garlic,green chillies & sauté for a minute.
-Add capsicum & mix well.
-Add bay leaves,cinnamon sticks,coriander seeds,cumin seeds,cloves,black peppercorns,green cardamom,star anise,chicken cube,mix well & cook for 1-2 minutes.
-Add strain & soaked rice & mix well.
-Turn off the flame,add water,salt & mix well.
-Place steamer on top of the pot & add cooked chicken pieces,apply remaining marinade with the help of brush,cover with aluminum foil & lid.
-Turn on the flame & cook on high flame for 4-5 minutes to build up steam then steam cook on low flame for 20-25 minutes.
-Give coal smoke for 2 minutes.
-Garnish with almonds,fresh coriander & serve chicken mandi with mandi rice & sauce!
Ajza:
Prepare Mandi Sauce:
-Tamatar (Tomatoes) 3 medium
-Hari mirch (Green chilli) 2
-Lehsan (Garlic) cloves 2
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) 1-2 tbs
-Namak (Salt) ¼ tsp or to taste
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ¼ tsp
-Lal mirch (Red chilli) crushed ¼ tsp
-Tomato paste 1 & ½ tbs
-Water ¼ Cup
Prepare Mandi Chicken:
-Chicken leg quarters 4 pieces
-Zafran (Saffron strands) ½ tsp
-Hot water 2-3 tbs
-Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 & ½ tbs
-Elaichi powder (Cardamom powder) ½ tsp
-Paprika powder ½ tbs
-Zeera powder (Cumin powder) 1 & ½ tbs
-Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) ¼ tsp
-Kali mirch powder (Black pepper powder) ½ tbs
-Laung powder (Clove powder) ¼ tsp
-Namak (Salt) ½ tbs or to taste
-Olive oil 3 tbs
-Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 & ½ tbs
-Cooking oil ¼ Cup
Prepare Mandi Rice:
-Falak Extreme Basmati Rice 500g
-Cooking oil 3-4 tbs
-Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 medium
-Lehsan (Garlic) sliced 1 tbs
-Hari mirch (Green chillies) 5-6
-Shimla mirch (Capsicum) sliced 1 small
-Tez patta (Bay leaves) 2
-Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) 2
-Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) ½ tbs
-Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
-Laung (Cloves) 4-5
-Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) ½ tsp
-Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 3-4
-Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) 1
-Chicken cube 1
-Water 4 Cups or as required
-Namak (Salt) 1 tbs or to taste
-Koyla (Charcoal) for smoke
-Badam (Almonds) blanched & peeled
-Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
Directions:
Prepare Mandi Sauce:
-Chopper mein tamatar,hari mirch,lehsan,hara dhania,namak,kali mirch powder,lal mirch crushed, tomato paste aur panid al ker ache tarhan chop ker lein & side per rakh dein.
Prepare Mandi Chicken:
-Chicken pieces ka dono sides per knife ki madad sa deep cuts laga lein & side per rakh dein.
-Chotay bowl mein zafran aur garam pani dal ker ache tarhan mix ker lein & side per rakh dein.
-Bowl mein dhania powder,elaichi powder,paprika powder,zeera powder,haldi powder,kali mirch powder,laung powder,namak,olive oil,adrak lehsan paste aur zarfran water dal ker ache tarhan whisk ker lein.
-Chicken pieces dal ker ache tarhan rub ker lein aur dhak ker 4 hours or overnight kliya refrigerator mein marinate ker lein.
-Pot mein cooking oil aur marinated chicken dal dein,remaining marinade laga lein aur darmiyani ancch per dono sides sa golden brown ho janay tak paka lein,chicken pieces ko nikal lein & side per rakh dein.
-Prepare Mandi rice:
-Bowl mein chawal aur pani dal ker thoroughly wash ker lein aur 30 minutes kliya bhego dein phir soaked chawal ko strain ker lein & side per rakh dein.
-Us he pot mein cooking oil aur pyaz dal dein aur light golden ho janay tak fry ker lein.
-Lehsan aur hari mirchein dal ker ek minute kliya sauté karein.
-Shimla mirch dal ker ache tarhan mix ker lein.
-Tez patta,darchini,sabut dhania,zeera,laung,sabut kali mirch,hari elaichi,badiyan ka phool aur chicken cube dal ker ache tarhan mix karein aur 1-2 minutes kliya paka lein.
-Strain & soaked chawal dal ker ache tarhan mix karein.
-Chulha bund ker dein,pani aur namak dal ker ache tarhan mix ker lein.
-Pot ka upper steamer rakh ker cooked chicken pieces rakh dein aur brush ki madad sa remaining marinade laga lein,aluminum foil aur lid sa cover ker lein.
-Chulha on ker lein aur tez ancch per 4-5 minutes steam build ho janay tak paka lein phir halki ancch per 20-25 minutes kliya steam cook ker lein.
-2 minute kliya koyal ka dhuwan dein.
-Badam aur hara dhania sa garnish ker lein aur chicken mandi ko mandi chawal aur sauce ka saath serve karein!
