Butter Chicken

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 Certainly! Butter chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a popular North Indian dish. Here's a recipe to prepare Butter Chicken:



Ingredients: For the marinade:

  • 500 grams boneless chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

For the sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix together all the marinade ingredients - yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat them well. Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for better flavor.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the marinated chicken on a baking tray and cook in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. You can also grill the chicken or cook it in a pan on the stovetop. Set the cooked chicken aside.
  3. In a large pan, melt the butter and oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  4. Add the ginger-garlic paste to the pan and cook for a minute until the raw smell goes away.
  5. Add the tomato puree to the pan and cook for a few minutes until the oil separates from the masala.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and dried fenugreek leaves. Stir well to combine the spices with the masala.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and mix well. Cook for a couple of minutes.
  8. Add the cooked chicken pieces to the pan and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water to adjust the consistency.
  9. Taste and adjust the salt as needed.
  10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  11. Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

Enjoy your homemade Butter Chicken!


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