Chicken Changezi

Meenu Gupta

A popular chicken from Old Delhi, with links to Mongolian ruler, Ghenghis Khan. A must try for authentic chicken lover.

5 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Marination 1 15

Total Time 2 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings

Calories 511 kcal

Ingredients

For 1st Marination

1 Kg Chicken
2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
2 tsp Lemon Juice
2 tbsp Oil

For 2nd Marination

3 tbsp Yogurt
2 tbsp Tomato Purée

Other Ingredients

2 Onions Medium Size, Chopped
2 Tomatoes Medium Size, Chopped
10 Cashews
2 Dry Red Chillies
3 Bayleaves
2 Black Cardamom
1/3 tsp Asafoetida
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
1/3 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
4 tbsp Cream
6 tbsp Oil
Fresh Coriander Leaver For Garnishing

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, mix together all the ingredients listed under 1st marination category, namely, chicken, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, red chilli powder, lemon juice and oil. Mix well and marinate for 45 minutes.
After that add yogurt and tomato purée and mix again. Cover and let it marinate for another 30 minutes.
Heat 2 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and cashews in it until onion become translucent. Switch off the heat and let it cool. Once cooled, grind them with the help of little water to make a fine paste.
In the same pan, add rest 4 tablespoon oil and add asafoetida and cumin seeds to it. Once they crackle, add bay leaves, dry red chillies, and black cardamom and sauté for a minute.
Now add ground onion cashew paste to it and sauté again. Add all the spices and roast for a minute. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till mixture separate from oil.
Add marinated chicken and 1 cup of water and mix well.
Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes over low medium heat. After that remove the lid and add cream. Mix well and let it cook again for further 10 minutes.
Switch off the heat and transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with rice or bread of your choice.

Notes

Cook chicken on low heat to get melt in mouth pieces.
I have used chicken on bone in this recipe, you can make it with boneless too.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Changezi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 511 Calories from Fat 396

% Daily Value*

Fat 44g68%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 90mg30%

Sodium 807mg35%

Potassium 444mg13%

Carbohydrates 10g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 20g40%

Vitamin A 734IU15%

Vitamin C 13mg16%

Calcium 60mg6%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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