Chicken Changezi Recipe - Changezi Chicken Curry - Mubashir Saddique - Village Food Secrets

Chicken Changezi is a rich and flavorful Mughlai dish, known for its creamy texture and aromatic spices. Mubashir Saddique from Village Food Secrets has shared an authentic recipe for this delectable curry.

**Ingredients:**

- 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2-3 green chilies, slit
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt to taste
- Cooking oil or ghee

**Instructions:**

1. **Marinate the Chicken:** In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with yogurt, half of the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. **Sear the Chicken:** Heat oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.

3. **Prepare the Gravy:** In the same pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the remaining ginger-garlic paste and cook for a couple of minutes. Add tomato puree and cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

4. **Combine and Cook:** Return the seared chicken to the pan. Mix well with the gravy. Add cream and garam masala, stirring to combine. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.

5. **Final Touch:** Add slit green chilies and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust salt to taste.

6. **Serve:** Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

For a visual guide and additional tips, you can watch Mubashir Saddique's detailed preparation of this dish: