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5 from 15 votes

Chicken Changezi Recipe | Changezi Chicken

Chicken Changezi: Rich, creamy, delectable Mughlai delicacy, the origin dates back to the era of Mongolian ruler Genghis (Chengiz) Khan.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course Lunch, Sides
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Changezi chicken, Chicken changezi, Chicken changezi recipe, Shahi chicken changezi recipe
Servings3 people
Author Geetanjali

INGREDIENTS ( 1 CUP = 240 ML )

For marinating and roasting chicken

  • 500 grams chicken with bone or 1.1 lbs
  • 1/2 cup curd/yogurt fresh
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1/3 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil for roasting the chicken

For onion cashew nut paste

  • 2 chopped onion, medium size
  • 6-7 cashew nuts
  • 1 tbsp oil for frying

For gravy

  • 2 tbsp oil/ghee(clarified butter)
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 grated tomatoes, medium size
  • 1/3 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (non-spicy)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh cream
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp kasuri methi
  • 1/2 tsp chaat masala powder
  • salt as required
  • 1/2 cup warm water

INSTRUCTIONS

Making onion cashew paste

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Once the oil turns hot, add chopped onions and cashew nuts. Saute until light brown. 
  • Turn off the flame and transfer them to the blending jar and let them cool down. 
  • Once done, blend until smooth.  Then set aside.

Marinating the chicken

  • Combine curd, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder together in a bowl. Then whisk well until smooth.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the mixture and mix well. Let it rest for half an hour.

Roasting the chicken

  • Heat oil in the same pan. Once the oil turns hot, add marinated chicken pieces and roast over medium flame for 10 minutes.
  • Then transfer to a bowl and set aside

Making chicken changezi recipe

  • Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for a minute. 
  • Add grated tomatoes, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt as required.
  • Stir to mix. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes or until oil separates. Stir in between.
  • Add cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, kasuri methi, and chat masala powder. Mix well.
  • Add onion-cashew nut paste, milk and fresh cream. Stir to mix. 
  • Add the roasted chickens. Mix well.
  • Add 1/2 cup warm water. Stir to mix. Then cover and cook until chickens get tendered. Stir in between.
  • Once done, remove from flame.
  • Chicken changezi is ready to serve. Serve hot with some naan, paratha or any flavored rice of your choice.

Notes

  • Bone-in chicken thighs pieces taste best. 
  • The gravy gets its creamy texture from milk, cream and nuts paste.
  • The amount of water to use may vary depending on the size and age of chicken. So add water accordingly.