Chicken Changezi is a classic Delhi-style delicacy featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-onion gravy infused with aromatic Indian spices, buttery goodness, and a hint of kasuri methi. Every bite delivers a bold, smoky, and indulgent flavour that pairs perfectly with naan or rice.
Ingredients
For chicken marination
For the gravy
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Step-by-step preparation
Mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt. Leave for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 2–4 hours for better flavour.
Heat oil in a pan and sear the marinated chicken until lightly browned. Cook until nearly done, then remove and set aside.
Heat butter in the same pan. Add cumin seeds and onions, cooking until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute. Add tomato puree, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, and cumin powder. Cook until the masala thickens and oil begins to separate.
Add cashew paste and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add a little water to achieve a thick, smooth consistency.
Add the chicken and simmer until fully cooked and tender. Stir in cream, garam masala, and crushed kasuri methi. Finish with butter, fresh coriander, and ginger juliennes.
