Chicken Changezi
A regal Mughlai chicken in a creamy tomato and cashew gravy enriched with yogurt, butter and warm spices. Old-Delhi indulgence with a burnished orange sheen.
65 min 2 servingsHard
Ingredients
2 servingsContains: dairy·tree nut
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Method
- 1Marinate chicken in yogurt with ginger-garlic paste and chilli powder.
- 2Fry sliced onions until golden, then blend with soaked cashews.
- 3Blend tomatoes separately into a smooth puree.
- 4Heat butter and oil, temper with cardamom, cloves and cinnamon.
- 5Add the tomato puree and cook until it thickens and darkens.
- 6Stir in the onion-cashew paste and cook until oil separates.
- 7Add the marinated chicken and cook until sealed.
- 8Add a little water and simmer covered until tender.
- 9Finish with cream, garam masala and coriander.
Frequently asked
About 65 minutes total — 25 min prep and 40 min cooking.
Yes — Chicken Changezi is gluten free.
Chicken Changezi contains dairy, tree nut. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
