Indian Butter Chicken
Indian Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a rich and creamy chicken dish cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh cilantro - For garnish
- Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) - 1 tablespoon
- Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
- Tomato puree - 1 cup
- Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
- Butter - 4 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
- Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Yogurt - 1/2 cup
- Chicken - 500 grams, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
- Add the tomato puree and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and sprinkle it over the chicken. Stir well.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g