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. Here is a simple recipe to make chicken Shahjahani.

Chicken Shahjahani is a dish which we all look forward to eating on a weekend during our cosy family lunch. To catch up on all the lost times, a fresh home made meal works as a pacifier and renews happiness. Murgh Shahjahani, a basket of piping hot Pudina Laccha Parathas and royal Vegetable Dum Biryani, what more could you ask for on Friday?

I love to prepare new dishes on weekends, Chicken Shahjahani is also on of those many dishes which I had specially ideated for the weekends. Juicy chicken pieces in a rich and creamy gravy made with dry fruits, onion and spices turned to be absolutely finger-licking.

My kid loves eating Chicken Shahjahani with Zeera Rice sometimes, as far as he relishes such a wholesome meal, I have got nothing to worry at all.

My mother used to prepare Chicken Shahjahani as well. Her recipe was more traditional and definitely tasted heavenly. She taught me to garnish Murgh Shahjahani with boiled eggs, coriander and enhance it more.

You could do the same! Follow the quick recipe for crafting delicious Chicken Shahjahani at home and let it make you look forward to the Friday lunch! To learn more interesting recipes, do follow on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to join our genial Whisk Affair Community, see you soon!

Chicken Shahjahani Recipe

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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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 554 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Soak poppy seeds, musk melon seeds and cashew nuts in warm water for 30 minutes.
2. Grind to make a fine paste. ( I used my coffee grinder to grind these into a smooth paste )
3. Heat oil and ghee in a pan.
4. Add cloves, black cardamom and green cardamom and fry for a few seconds.
5. Add onion and fry till translucent.
6. Add ginger garlic paste and fry till onion turns translucent.
7. Remove the pan from heat and let the onion mixture cool.
8. Once cooled, grind in a grinder along with little water to make a smooth paste.
9. Transfer the paste in the karahi along with the seeds and nuts paste we ground initially.
10. Add little water if required.
11. Cook for a minute.
12. Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, garam masala powder and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.
13. Add the chicken and cook on high heat for 3-4 minutes.
14. Add yogurt along with 1/2 cup of water and cover and cook the chicken for 30-35 minutes.
15. Keep stirring in between.
16. Add fresh cream and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
17. Add kewra essence and mix well.
18. Garnish with fresh coriander.
19. Arrange the boiled eggs on top.
20. Serve hot with Naan or Laccha Paratha.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Shahjahani

Amount Per Serving

Calories 554 Calories from Fat 414

% Daily Value*

Fat 46g71%

Saturated Fat 21g131%

Cholesterol 271mg90%

Sodium 167mg7%

Potassium 402mg11%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 29g58%

Vitamin A 895IU18%

Vitamin C 2.3mg3%

Calcium 97mg10%

Iron 2.6mg14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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