Butter Chicken

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Marinade
  • Chicken : 500 grams
  • Yogurt : 1/2 cup
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Ginger-garlic paste : 2 teaspoons
  • Red chili powder : 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Garam masala : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
• Sauce
  • Butter : 2 tablespoons
  • Onion : 1 medium-sized, finely chopped
  • Ginger-garlic paste : 1 tablespoon
  • Tomato puree : 1/2 cup
  • Red chili powder : 1 teaspoon
  • Garam masala : 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh cream : 1/4 cup
  • Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) : 1 tablespoon
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Water : 1/2 cup

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Steps

• Marinating the Chicken
• Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
• Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well to coat them evenly.
• Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Cooking the Sauce
• Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
• Add tomato puree, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
• Cook the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add water and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Remove the pan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
• Transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Cooking the Chicken
• Heat a pan over medium heat and add the marinated chicken along with the marinade.
• Cook the chicken until it is cooked through and the marinade has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
• Add the blended sauce to the pan and mix well.
• Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add fresh cream and kasuri methi. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Tips

• For a spicier version, increase the amount of red chili powder according to your taste.
• Serve Butter Chicken with naan or rice for a complete meal.

Information

• Butter Chicken is a popular Indian dish that is known for its rich and creamy tomato-based sauce.
• This recipe can be adjusted to suit your taste preferences by adding or reducing spices.