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Chicken Changezi – Mughlai-Style Creamy & Spiced Chicken Curry

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A rich and creamy North Indian chicken curry featuring yogurt-marinated chicken simmered in a spiced cashew-onion-tomato gravy with cream and herbs.

Ingredients

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  • 500g bone-in chicken

  • ½ cup yogurt

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 1 tsp red chili powder

  • ½ tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • Salt to taste

For the gravy:

  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee

  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped or ½ cup puree

  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 10–12 cashews (soaked and blended)

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ cup cream

  • ½ tsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp kasuri methi

  • Chopped coriander for garnish

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and ginger-garlic paste. Set aside for 1 hour.

  • Sear marinated chicken in oil until lightly browned. Set aside.

  • In same pan, sauté onions until golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, and cook till soft.

  • Stir in cashew paste and cook 4–5 minutes.

  • Add chicken and water. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes.

  • Add cream, garam masala, and kasuri methi. Simmer 3–4 more minutes.

  • Garnish and serve hot.

Notes

Use boneless thighs for faster cooking. Add green chilies for extra spice. Pairs best with naan or rice.

Find it online: https://savoryproteinstudio.com/chicken-changezi-mughlai-style-creamy-spiced-chicken-curry/