Hyderabadi Shadiwala Red Chicken | Wedding-Style Secret Recipe That Melts in Your Mouth

Описание: you’ve ever tasted chicken at a Hyderabadi wedding and wondered why it’s so red, rich, and incredibly tender, this Hyderabadi Shadiwala Red Chicken is exactly that recipe. Made with a royal cashew-based marinade, aromatic spices, fried onions, and a final ghee finish, this dish delivers authentic wedding-style flavor right at home.

This recipe is slow-cooked to perfection, making the chicken juicy, soft, and packed with bold Hyderabadi masalas. It pairs beautifully with naan, rumali roti, paratha, or bagara rice and is perfect for family gatherings, festivals, or special occasions.

💓I recently made this for my family, and they absolutely loved it—especially how tender and flavorful the chicken turned out.

👉 Save this recipe so you don’t miss it later

👉 Try it at home and let me know in the comments how it turned out

👉 Like, share, and subscribe for more authentic Hyderabadi and wedding-style recipes

Hyderabadi Shadiwala Red Chicken (Wedding-Style)

Ingredients

Chicken
• 1 kg whole chicken, medium pieces with bone

Marination
• 2 tbsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1½ tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1½ tsp tandoori chicken masala
• 1 tsp ginger garlic powder (or paste)
• 1 cup thick curd (hung curd preferred)
• 10–15 cashews, soaked in hot water and blended to a smooth paste
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Juice of ½ lemon
• ½ cup fried onions (birista)
• Salt to taste
• Red food color (optional, a pinch)
• 1 tsp ghee

For Cooking
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ghee
• Water as needed

Finishing
• 2–3 green chilies, slit
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tbsp hot ghee
• Extra fried onions for garnish

Method

• Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, add chili powder, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, tandoori chicken masala, ginger garlic powder, curd, cashew paste, soy sauce, lemon juice, fried onions, salt, food color (if using), and 1 teaspoon ghee. Mix well to form a thick, rich marinade.

• Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade. Mix thoroughly so every piece is well coated. Cover and rest for 30 minutes (up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).

• Initial Cooking
Heat oil and 1 tablespoon ghee in a heavy-bottom pan on medium heat. Add the marinated chicken along with all the marinade. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until the spices release oil.

• Slow Cook
Add a little water (about ½ cup). Cover with a lid and cook on low–medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is about 85% cooked.

• Add Fresh Aromatics
Open the lid. Add chopped coriander, mint, and green chilies. Mix gently. Cover again and cook until the chicken is fully cooked and the gravy turns thick and glossy.

• Final Tadka
Open the lid, add extra fresh coriander, remaining fried onions, and drizzle 1 tablespoon hot ghee on top. Mix lightly and switch off the heat.


Serving

Serve hot with naan, rumali roti, paratha, or bagara rice. This dish is rich, spicy, and aromatic—exactly like Hyderabadi wedding-style red chicken.







#HyderabadiShadiwalaChicken
#WeddingStyleChicken
#HyderabadiChicken
#RedChickenRecipe
#IndianChickenRecipe
#HyderabadiFood
#ShadiWalaKhanna
#ChickenCurryRecipe
#AuthenticHyderabadi
#IndianFoodLovers
#ChickenLovers
#CashewChicken
#SpicyChickenRecipe
#HomeStyleCooking
#FoodYouTube