Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is a hearty Indian curry with tender chicken and a rich ghee-based masala. This homemade version is prepared for four servings and uses familiar Indian ingredients. The method is simple. Cook patiently and watch the colour, aroma, and texture as the dish comes together. Ghee gives the recipe a warm aroma and a rich homemade taste wherever it suits the dish. Serve hot with steamed rice or multigrain flatbread. Making this recipe at home is a pleasant experience, especially when the fresh aroma fills the kitchen. Please do try this recipe and share your feedback using the comment box below.

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Butter Chicken

Author: Ambarish Joglekar Cooking Method: Sautéing, Simmering Cuisine: North Indian Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: B Butter Chicken F Four servings I Indian recipe

Difficulty: Intermediate Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Calories: 520

Description

A hearty Indian curry with tender chicken and a rich ghee-based masala.

Ingredients:

Servings

• 800 g boneless chicken cut into pieces
• 3 tablespoons ghee
• 1 medium onion sliced
• 5 medium tomatoes chopped
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 bay leaf and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder
• ¹⁄₂ cup plain yogurt for marinating
• ¹⁄₃ cup cashews
• ¹⁄₂ cup and cream
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons chopped coriander

Instructions

1. Mix the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chilli, and salt. Rest for 1 hour.
2. Cook the marinated chicken in 1 tablespoon ghee until lightly charred and nearly done. Remove it.
3. Cook onion, tomatoes, cashews, and spices with the remaining ghee until soft. Cool slightly and blend smooth.
4. Return the gravy to the pan and cook until glossy. Add hot water and the chicken.
5. Cover and simmer for 8 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
6. Stir in cream, garam masala, and crushed kasuri methi. Keep the heat low.
7. Finish with 1 teaspoon ghee and serve hot..

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 520kcal

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