Mandhi

STEPS OF COOKING

1. Dissolve 1 packet Shan Mandhi Mix in one cup of water and add 1 teacup (175ml) Cooking Oil / butter. Mix and apply to 2 kg, whole dressed chicken or large meat portions.
2. Pour 2 cups of water in a tightly closing pot or pressure cooker and bring to boil. Place the meat in it. Cover tightly and cook on low heat for: chicken 1-1½ hour, lamb / mutton 2- 2½ hours. 
3. Remove from heat. Separate meat and stock.
4. Heat 2-3 table spoons oil/ butter and fry the meat from all sides for 2-3 minutes and keep aside.
5.  In the meat stock add enough water to make it 3½ cups. Keep this aside.
6. Heat remaining oil/ butter and fry the sliced onion till light brown.
7. Add the 3½ cups of meat stock and 750 g/ 3 teacups (washed soaked for 30 minutes & drained) rice. Bring to boil, and then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and cook for 15 minutes on low heat.
8. Remove cover and fluff the rice with a fork. Place the meat on it. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or till the rice is tender. Put the rice in a dish and place the chicken / lamb / mutton over it.