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Chicken Changezi

By Mita Mondal
Chicken changezi is made with chicken pieces marinated with a variety of powdered spices, lemon juice, salt, and optionally with red food color that adds to its visual appeal. First, the marinated chicken pieces are lightly fried and then cooked in a rich and creamy gravy comprising onions, tomatoes, curd, and different aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 328 kcal

Ingredients
  

To marinate the chicken:

  • 750 grams chicken
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp chaat masala powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seed powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp red food color optional

To make the masala paste:

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 pieces onions medium size, roughly chopped
  • 3 tomatoes medium size, roughly chopped

To fry the chicken:

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

To cook chicken changezi:

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • ¼ tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ¼ cup curd
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup fresh cream
  • 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi
  • ½ cup water
  • Coriander leaves a few, finely chopped
  • 4 pieces green chilies slit in the middle

Instructions
 

  • Marinate, cover and keep aside 750 grams of chicken with 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp of lemon juice, ½ tsp of black pepper powder, 1 tsp of chaat masala powder, 1 tsp of red chili powder, 1 tsp of garam masala powder, 1 tsp of cumin seed powder, ½ tsp of salt, and ¼ tsp of red food color (optional).
  • Fry 2 pieces of roughly chopped medium-sized onions in 2 tbsp of cooking oil for 2 minutes over a medium flame until soft.
  • Then add 3 pieces of roughly chopped medium-sized tomatoes. Cover and cook until soft.
  • Fry the chicken pieces in another pan until golden in 2 tbsp of cooking oil. Keep them aside.
  • Remove and cool the cooked onions and tomatoes. Transfer them to a mixie jar and make a smooth paste.
  • Fry 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste in 2 tbsp of cooking oil. Then add ¼ tsp of garam masala powder, 1 tsp of coriander powder, ½ tsp of red chili powder, 1 tsp of Kashmiri red chili powder, ½ tsp of salt and ⅓ tsp of turmeric powder. Add 2 tbsp of water and fry for 3 minutes.
  • Add the onion and tomato paste. Fry for 7 to 8 minutes over a medium flame. Add ¼ cup of curd.
  • Add and mix the fried chicken pieces and cook for 7 to 8 minutes on a high flame. Add 1 tbsp of butter, ¼ cup of fresh cream, and 1 tbsp of Kasuri Methi.
  • Add ½ cup of water. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes on a medium flame. Add a few finely chopped coriander leaves and 4 pieces of green chilies (slit in the middle).
  • Smoke the chicken by putting 1 tsp of cooking oil over burning charcoal in a small bowl.
  • Transfer the dish to a serving bowl. Your tasty and spicy homemade chicken changezi is ready.
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Notes

Adding red food color for marination is optional.
Marinate the chicken for at least half an hour for proper infusion of spices and flavor.
I have used mustard oil to make this dish. You can use any cooking oil you prefer. 
I take time to fry the tomato onion paste until dry in the masala. This adds to the taste.
Stir the curd non-stop after adding it to the masala. This will prevent it from curdling.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Changezi
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
328
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
83
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
1390
mg
60
%
Potassium
 
666
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
991
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
51
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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