How to prepare Butter Chicken
Sure! Here’s a simple recipe for Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani):
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 500g chicken (boneless, cut into pieces)
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 1-2 green chilies, slit (optional)
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken pieces until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large pan, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Add the cooked chicken to the sauce. Stir well to combine and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
Finish with Cream:
- Lower the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Cook for another 5 minutes, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan, rice, or paratha.
Enjoy your homemade Butter Chicken!
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