Kanthari Al Faham Mandi

Kanthari Al Faham Mandi

Chicken Al Faham Mandi is a popular variant of traditional Mandi Rice.  Kanthari Alfaham Mandi is another variation using hot birdseye chilies (Kanthari). Mandi is an aromatic – meat and rice dish, originating from Yemen. It is popular all over the Middle East, and over the last couple of decades, its popularity has transcended all over the world, especially in South Asia.

The Chicken in Mandi is usually cooked with the skin on, and in special underground ovens. However, it can also be made at home with an oven or without. Al faham is the Arabian style BBQ, most notably the Al faham chicken is very popular. This recipe is a quick re-do of my popular recipe Chicken Alfaham Mandi, it is just made spicier with the Kanthari chilies, and lots of people love this version.

The chicken may be prepared with or without a charcoal bbq, on the stove top, or in the oven.

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Kanthari Al Faham Mandi

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How to make Kanthari Chicken Al Faham Mandi – Recipe at a glance:

• Butterfly or Prep the chicken and Marinate.
• Prepare a second Marinade and Marinate for longer.
• Prepare chicken stock
• Prepare Rice.
• Cook the marinated chicken on stove top, bbq or oven.
• Place the cooked/grilled /baked chicken over the cooked rice.
• Smoke if desired and serve hot.

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• Al Faham Chicken. Spicy
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Ingredients:

FOR THE KANTHARI AL FAHAM CHICKEN:

• 1 1/2 kg  Bone-in Chicken ( either a whole chicken, butterflied OR thigh and leg portions )
• 1/2 cup oil for cooking

Special Spice Blend:

• • 1 1/2 Tbsp Coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 stick (1 1/2 inch) Cinnamon
  • 4 green cardamom
  • 5 Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Black peppercorns

First Marinade:

• 5 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
• 1  tsp Black pepper powder
• 1 Tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed

Second Marinade:

• 30-40 small green birdseye chilli (Kanthari mulaku)
• 1 small red onion (1/3 cup)
• 1 tomato
• 1 large handful of fresh Coriander leaves (Cilantro)
• 2-3 Tbsp fresh Mint leaves
• 1/2 cup Thick sour yogurt (or use greek style yogurt)
• 1 tsp Kabsa Spice Mix (My recipe) or any store bought
• 1/4 tsp Ground turmeric (powder)
• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
• 1  1/4 tsp Salt (or to taste)

FOR THE FRAGRANT MANDI RICE:

• 3 cups Long grain Basmati Rice
• 4 Tbsp Sunflower oil
• 4 tsp Spring Onion (white and green portion, chopped)
• 4 tsp garlic, finely chopped
• 4 tsp ginger, finely chopped
• 1 chicken stock cube
• Half of a large green Capsicum, cut into small dice
• 1-2 Bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp Kabsa Spice Mix
• 1/8 tsp Turmeric
• 1 large carrot, chopped into rounds

For the stock:

• The reserved bone section from butter-flying the chicken  along with some skin (chicken scraps)
• 2-3 stalks of Spring Onion
• 6 large cloves of garlic, crushed
• 3 small pieces of ginger, crushed
• 6 cups of water

Same Recipe Video is available on the Recipe page⇑.

On Laptop, is recommended that you open the recipe page and keep this page going if you like to WATCH / LISTEN to the video alongside the written instructions.

Key Ingredients: Chicken, Rice, Spices, Kanthair BirdsEye chillies, Yoghurt, Garlic, Ginger, Chicken stock, Spring Onion, Green Chilli, Coriander leaves, Dried Lime, Salt, Oil.

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