Chicken Shahjahani Recipe Whiskaffair

on Jun 11, 2024, Updated Jul 29, 2024 Here are some more of my favorite chicken curry recipes: Dahi Chicken, Mughlai Chicken Stew, Methi Chicken, Chicken Rogan Josh, Malai Chicken, and Dhaba Chicken Curry.

About Chicken Shahjahani

Shahjahan means Emperor of the world. This Chicken Shahjahani is a rich and exquisite curry fit for the shahjahan. It is believed to have been created during the Mughal era. The khansamas (chefs) in the royal kitchen created many dishes to impress the kings. They used exquisite ingredients like saffron, nuts, kewra essence, etc., to make the dishes truly royal. I got this Chicken Shawarma recipe from a newspaper cutting many years ago. I improvised it to suit our palate. This curry is not your everyday chicken curry. Make it for special occasions, festivals, or get-togethers. I can assure you that everyone who eats it will fall in love with it. Whole Spices – You will need cloves (laung), black cardamoms (badi elaichi), and green cardamoms (hari elaichi). Nuts and Seeds – This curry uses white poppy seeds, melon seeds, and cashew nuts. If poppy seeds are unavailable, you can skip using them in the recipe. Spice Powders – You will need turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and garam masala powder. Chicken – Try to use skinless bone-in chicken pieces for the best flavor. Others – You will also need red onions, ginger garlic paste, plain yogurt (dahi, curd), salt, heavy cream, and kewra essence. Garnish the curry with chopped cilantro and halved hard-boiled eggs. Once the oil is hot, add 3-4 cloves, 2 black cardamoms, and 2 green cardamoms, and fry for 4-5 seconds. Once cooled, add to a blender with soaked nuts and ¼ cup water and blend to make a fine paste. Add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala powder, and 1 teaspoon salt and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add 4 tablespoon plain yogurt (whisked) and ½ cup of water and mix well. Cover the pan and cook for 40-45 minutes, stirring a few times. Check for salt and add more if needed. Garnish with 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Arrange 3-4 halved hard-boiled eggs on top and serve hot.