Butter Chicken

                                                     

Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a popular Indian dish that originated in Delhi. It is a flavorful and creamy dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. If you are looking to cook up some delicious butter chicken at home, then look no further! In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps of making a mouth-watering butter chicken recipe.

 

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Butter Chicken Ingredients

For Marination:

• 500 g boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste

For Gravy:

• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Butter Chicken Recipe 

1. In a large bowl, add boneless chicken, plain yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix everything together, cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the marinated chicken pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Alternatively, you can cook the chicken on a skillet until it's golden brown on all sides.

3. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and green chilies, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onions turn translucent.

4. Add ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder to the pan. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the raw smell of the spices disappears.

5. Add tomato puree, garam masala powder, and salt to the pan. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the gravy thickens.

6. Add the cooked chicken to the pan and stir well to coat it with the gravy.

7. Finally, add heavy cream to the pan and stir gently. Let the butter chicken simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.

8. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with naan bread, basmati rice, or your preferred accompaniment.

And that's it! You have just made a delicious butter chicken dish. This recipe is sure to impress your family and friends, and it's perfect for a cozy night in. Enjoy!