Chicken Changezi Recipe
Chicken Changezi is a flavorful North Indian dish withtender chicken cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce. Marinated in aromaticspices and yogurt, it offers a delightful culinary experience. Garnished withfresh coriander, onions, and lemon, it's a must-try for Indian foodenthusiasts.
Ingredients
- 500 grams bone-in chicken pieces preferably chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 cup yogurt curd, whisked until smooth
- 2 large onions finely sliced
- 3 tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/4 cup fresh cream
- 2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2-3 green cardamom pods
- 1- inch cinnamon stick
- 4-5 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves kasuri methi
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Sliced onions and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, salt, turmeric powder, and yogurt. Mix well to coat the chicken.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until softened and mushy, about 10 minutes.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the milk, cream, kasuri methi, and chaat masala. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.