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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Dal & Curries » Chicken Curries » Chicken Shahjahani

    Published: Oct 4, 2015 | Last Updated On: Jun 23, 2020 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Chicken Shahjahani

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    Chicken Shahjahani is a rich and creamy recipe of chicken where chicken is cooked in a rich masala made with dry fruits, onions and spices. Here is a simple recipe to make it.

    Chicken Shahjahani is a rich and creamy recipe of chicken where chicken is cooked in a rich masala made with dry fruits, onions and spices.

    This is a dish which we all look forward to eating on a weekend during our cosy family lunch. Murgh Shahjahani, a basket of piping hot Pudina Laccha Parathas and royal Vegetable Dum Biryani, what more could you ask for!

    This recipe has juicy chicken pieces in a rich and creamy gravy made with dry fruits, onion and spices turned to be absolutely finger-licking.

    Follow this quick recipe for crafting this delicious Chicken recipe at home! 

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    Murgh Shahjahani

    Chicken Shahjahani

    Chicken Shahjahani is a rich and creamy recipe of chicken where chicken is cooked in a rich masala made with dry fruits, onions and spices.
    4 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 554kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 3 tablespoon Ghee
    • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
    • 3-4 Clove
    • 2 Black Cardamom
    • 2 Green cardamom
    • 1 and ½ cup Onion (Chopped)
    • 2 teaspoon Ginger garlic paste
    • 2 teaspoon Poppy seeds
    • 2 teaspoon Musk melon seeds
    • 10-12 Cashew nuts
    • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
    • 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
    • 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
    • 1 kg Chicken
    • 4 tablespoon Yogurt
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh cream
    • 4-5 drops Kewra essence
    • Fresh coriander for garnishing
    • 3-4 Boiled eggs (cut into halves)
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    Instructions

    • Soak poppy seeds, musk melon seeds and cashew nuts in warm water for 30 minutes.
    • Grind to make a fine paste. ( I used my coffee grinder to grind these into a smooth paste )
    • Heat oil and ghee in a pan.
    • Add cloves, black cardamom and green cardamom and fry for a few seconds.
    • Add onion and fry till translucent.
    • Add ginger garlic paste and fry till onion turns translucent.
    • Remove the pan from heat and let the onion mixture cool.
    • Once cooled, grind in a grinder along with little water to make a smooth paste.
    • Transfer the paste in the karahi along with the seeds and nuts paste we ground initially.
    • Add little water if required.
    • Cook for a minute.
    • Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala powder and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the chicken and cook on high heat for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add yogurt along with ½ cup of water and cover and cook the chicken for 30-35 minutes.
    • Keep stirring in between.
    • Add fresh cream and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
    • Add kewra essence and mix well.
    • Garnish with fresh coriander.
    • Arrange the boiled eggs on top.
    • Serve hot with Naan or Laccha Paratha.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 271mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 895IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    1. Lily

      September 08, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      Is there a substitute for the musk melon seed and the Kewra essence?

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      • Neha Mathur

        September 10, 2021 at 3:13 pm

        You can replace melon seeds with almonds. There is no substitute for kewra but you can skip adding it.

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