Chicken Changezi is a royal, Mughlai dish that gives you juicy chicken pieces drenched in a delicious creamy gravy. The best thing about this dish is that it is suitable for kids too, thanks to its mild spicy flavour. You don’t have to search for restaurants to deliver food for your house parties. You can create a scrumptious menu by adding this dish to it. The recipe is easy and involves simple ingredients. Keep reading to know more about chicken changezi.
| Prep Time | 1.15 hours |
| Cook Time | 45 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 kg Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 2 tsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 Chopped Medium Onions
- 2 Chopped Medium Tomatoes
- 10 cashews
- 3 Bay leaves
- 2 Dry red chillies
- 2 Black cardamom
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Corinader Seeds
- 1/3 tsp Asafoetida
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1/3 tsp red chilli powder
- ½ Cumin Powder
- ½ salt
- 6 tbsp oil
- 4 tbsp cream
- A Handful Fresh Coriander Leaves
Ingredients
For marinade
For gravy
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- Combine all marinade ingredients except yoghurt and tomato puree. Marinate the chicken for 45 minutes. After that add yoghurt and tomato puree and marinate for another 30 minutes.
- In a wide pot, heat oil over medium flame, sauté onions and cashews until onions become translucent. Turn off the stove and grind them into a fine paste with some water once the onions cool down. In the same pan, add oil, asafoetida, cumin seeds, bay leaves, dry red chillies and black cardamom. Sauté for a minute.
- Add the blended onion-cashew paste and sauté for a minute. Add all the other spices and stir fry. Then add tomatoes and cook until the mixture releases oil.
- Add the marinated chicken along with 1 cup of water, stir well. Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes over low-medium heat. Once done, add cream, mix well and cook again for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle coriander leaves on top to garnish it and serve hot with rice or naan.
Recipe Tip
The recipe involves bone-in chicken; however, you can also use boneless chicken. For best melt-in-the-mouth result, cook the chicken on low heat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What portions of chicken are best for this recipe?
You can use whole chicken legs, drumsticks, thighs or even curry cuts for this recipe.
Which cream can I use for chicken changezi?
You can use the fresh cream from full-fat milk, whisk it until smooth or use a store-bought cream to make this dish.
Can I make chicken changezi in an instant pot?
Yes. You can make this dish in an instant pot too. But make sure you pressure cook it at low flame instead of medium.