Butter Chicken - Murgh Makhani -CC
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Ingredients
- Marinade
- 1 lbs chicken thighs/breast B/S, bite-sized pieces
- 1 C plain yogurt
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric, ground
- 1 tsp cumin, ground
- 1/2 tsp Lal Mirch - Red Chili Powder
- kosher salt, to taste
- The Rest
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp coriander, ground
- 1 tsp Indian paprika
- 1/2 tsp Indonesian cinnamon, ground
- 1 14 oz can tomato puree
- 1 C heavy cream
- 1 tbsp sugar, optional
- Fresh coriander, for garnish
- Cooked rice or roti/naan, for serving
Directions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken pieces, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and almost cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until soft and golden. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream and sugar (if using), stirring to combine. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or roti/naan.
Notes
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- Red Bell Pepper Chopped
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