Category Archives: Awadhi cuisine
Dum Biryani Prepared From The Magic Of Slow Cooking
The well known cooking technique – Dum Pukht, that is cooking the dish with steam until it matures, is said to be an innovation of the Nawab of Awadh. Being on fire – sealed with dough though it takes hours and hours to prepare, but the aroma keeps everyone waiting to relish the flavors of the dish.
Here’s a recipe of one of the most famous dish – Dum Biryani, which has evolved from the lands of Mughals.
Ingredients
- Mutton – 1 kg
- Ghee – 75 gms
- Jeera – 1 ½ tsp
- Dalchini – 4 pieces
- Doda elaichi – 4 pieces
- Onions – 3 medium (thinly sliced)
- Rice – 500 gms
- Tej Patta – 4 pieces
- Salt to taste
Method
Soak the rice in water for an hour. Meanwhile, boil mutton with half the quantity of tej patta, dalchini, jeera and some salt. Strain and keep aside. Heat the ghee, add doda elaichi( cardamom) and the rest of jeera, dalchini (cinnamon) to it.
Add the sliced onions, stir till color changes. Add rice (after draining water), salt, strained stock and bring it to a boil. Cook on dum till the rice is fluffy and well done. Serve with some curd to relish its taste best 😉
So, head to Handi Restaurant to savor succulent and aromatic delicacies cooked in the traditional style 🙂
HANDI RESTAURANT
OPP.GPO, M.I. ROAD
Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan – India
18, Gautam Marg, Vaishali Nagar,
Jaipur-302021, Rajasthan – India
Recalling The Traditional Art Of Slow Cooking
Getting back to the olden days when the traditional method of slow cooking was practiced in the royal kitchens of the Nawabs of Awadh. The magic behind the deliciousness and mouthwatering delicacies of the Awadhi cuisine is the traditional art of slow cooking, known as Dum Pukht, where the dish is cooked until it matures completely.
Handi, around heavy bottomed utensil was normally used and it was made a point to seal the utensil with a dough known as purdah or veil so as the moisture and flavors are retained in the dish. The reason behind the style of slow cooking is roasting and proper maturing of the prepared dish and sustains the flavors and aroma.
The two most relished dishes made by this fragile technique of slow cooking are Dal Makhani and Dum Biryani. These dishes are cooked for hours and hours to get the best results.
So, come down to Handi to taste these yummy dishes and resist the temptation to peek every time the lid is opened and smell the subtle flavors and aromas.
Open the doors of Handi Restaurant,
Opp. GPO, MI Road, Jaipur
The Times Food And Nightlife Awards Bring Accolades To The Woman Behind Handi
The Pink city witnessed a successful night for all foodies last night at the Times Food and Nightlife Awards 2016.
With a mission to pamper the guests with tasty, authentic and hygienic food, the woman behind Handi – Rashmi Kuchhal surely needs glorious accolades. We feel ecstatic and extremely proud of her being awarded as the Best Restaurateur who welcomes everyone at Handi Restaurant, Jaipur with immense warmth and makes them feel at home.

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Pic- Rashmi Kuchhal receiving the Best Restaurateur Award by actress Rama Pandey
Rashmi Kuchhal narrated the story because of which she stands here. “For a moment, I was pushed back 34 years when Shashi & I started Handi. The years flashed by in a series of pictures of dreams, happiness, sacrifice, pain, love, anguish and joy.
Today, I have received this award for my father who taught me the true meaning of hospitality and my mother who guided me to be a businessperson first and the woman later.
My sons, daughters- in- laws, and friends; each one of you have been a part of this journey. The wonderful staff at Handi and my beloved precious customers of Handi – today each one of you stand by me.
I would not have reached here without the unflinching support and guidance of my dear friend Gurinder”.
Receiving the award from the Grammy winning Hindustani Classical instrumentalist- Vishwa Mohan Bhatt at Hotel Marriot, Jaipur (L-R, Kunal Kuchhal, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Rashmi Kuchhal and Arjun Kuchhal)
It’s through her right guidance that Handi Restaurant has been consistently winning the Best North Indian in Casual Dining at the Times Food and Nightlife Awards. The event was enlightened as there was a stall to relish the Handi delicacies and indulge in the victory celebration. We are truly thankful to the jury and all those who voted for us. We really appreciate the love and support and hope it continues to be like this every time.
Thank you 🙂
Experience Fine Dining @Handi Restaurant, Vaishali
Where dining experience is beyond eating a lavishing and kingly meal by keeping the standards of food and service at par excellence, Handi Restaurant, Vaishali outlet puts quality and fine dining first.
As the name ‘Handi’ is mentioned, the first thing that strikes the mind is authentic Rajasthani cuisine served in a perfect Rajasthani backdrop. Handi Restaurant offers a delectable selection of Rajasthani and Mughlai cuisine. It has a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies on the palate. But if you are non vegetarian, the visit is a worth to tingle your taste buds. If you relish non vegetarian, here are some of the specialties – Laal Maas, Handi special Chicken, Rogan Josh and not to forget the Kebabs.
So, head to Handi Restaurant, Vaishali to savor succulent and aromatic delicacies of the Nawabs and Maharajas. And you can also avail bulk packaging for parties and family get together!
For Booking and Reservations,
Handi Restaurant
18, Gautam Marg,
Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur – 302021
Rajasthan, India.
Tel: +91-141-4016200
Mob: +91-0-98290-63600
The Best Awadhi Food in Jaipur
In Jaipur, where should one go to savor authentic flavors of Awadhi Cuisine? Seeing the evolving scenario of restaurants in the city, options are plenty. But a count of eateries, where one could relish Lucknow originated gastronomies with the original aroma, taste and texture is limited. And with pride, we would like to add that Handi Restaurant, a paradise of non-veg lovers is one of them.
From our menu that may appear to you overburdened with choices, ‘Awadhi Mutton Biryani’ is a must-try. Different in cooking style from regular biryanis, this delicately flavored mutton dish is a sure winner and hard to pass up from our list of options. The dish uses cooked meat and prepared with a long list of ingredients. Having just the right balance of all masalas, this classic appetizer is a good bet. This delicious and sinful biryani is best eaten with curd. So bring-in delightful flavors of Awadhi cuisine to your weekend and make it absolutely divine at Handi Restaurant, Jaipur.
HANDI RESTAURANT
OPP.GPO, M.I. ROAD
Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan – India
Tel:+91-141-2372275,2364839
Fax:+91-141-23608889.
Mob:+91-0-98290-63600
18, Gautam Marg, Vaishali Nagar,
Jaipur-302021, Rajasthan – India
Tel:+91-141-4016200
Mob:+91-0-98290-63600
Dawat-e-handi for Elaborate Awadhi Cuisine
If you think that the rich and delectable Awadhi delicacies can no longer be enjoyed at Handi Restaurant, Jaipur, then you are mistaken. So what if Diwali celebration is wrapped up? Dawat-e-handi still continues at your favorite Handi restaurant to treat your taste-buds with dishes bursting with exquisite Awadhi flavors.
The Handi Restaurant is the best place in pink city to relish the best of Awadhi cuisines. Authenticity is a key to our philosophy and our chefs are widely acclaimed for their unique & authentic cooking styles. Awadh cuisine is drawn from the royal kitchens of the Nawabs of Lucknow. The cuisine encompasses many delicately flavoured vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. To serve you the best of Awadhi dishes with the real Lucknowi flavors, our chefs are preparing Awadhi dishes using Dum Pukht process which is an Awadhi cooking style. This cooking process involves slow cooking on a low fire.
For food-lovers, dining at Handi has always been a delicious and memorable affair. Interior of the restaurant is kept simple, cozy and elegant; designed to make you enjoy intimate dining in a friendly atmosphere. Outdoors are simply magical. You can indulge in our absolutely mouth-watering menu while looking at a beautiful view of the city. No matter at what time of the day you decide to experience alfresco dining at the terrace of Handi, the atmosphere is always enjoyable and the view unforgettable.
So if you want to experience the exquisite and elaborate Awadh delicacies, then be a part of Dawat-e-handi at a Vaishali Nagar outlet of Handi Restaurant, Jaipur.
HANDI RESTAURANT
OPP.GPO, M.I. ROAD
Jaipur-302001, Rajasthan – India
Tel:+91-141-2372275,2364839
Fax:+91-141-23608889.
Mob:+91-0-98290-63600
18, Gautam Marg, Vaishali Nagar,
Jaipur-302021, Rajasthan – India
Tel:+91-141-4016200
Mob:+91-0-98290-63600