What is chicken changezi? Chicken Changezi is a delicious and aromatic curry that hails from the culinary traditions of the Mughal era in India. With its roots in the royal kitchens of Delhi, you will love Chicken Changezi for its rich flavours, unique spice blend, and tender chicken.
Changezi is a Turkic-origin surname in Pakistan and India. It is the equivalent of Iranian and Afghan Changizi. This surname is taken from the name of Changez khan (Genghis Khan) and/or his military that came to the West and South Asia.
A chicken curry from the time, when Changez khan ruled India, is chicken changezi. It is a creamy rich chicken curry with mild flavours. It gets its mild flavours from the cashew paste and cream. Changezi chicken curry has some what resemblance to butter chicken, as both are creamy.
Many years ago, I had the opportunity to meet the founder Mr. Fazil, popularly known as Changez Pehelwan. I’ve always been curious about the name and whether it has any Mongol or Gengis Khan connect. I asked Changez Pehalwan the reason behind the name and he told me a very interesting story.
One cup of Chicken changezi is around 235 grams and contains approximately 412 calories, 35 grams of protein, 24 grams of fat, and 12 grams of carbohydrates. Chicken Changezi is a mouthwatering dish hailing from the heart of Mughlai cuisine.
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