Butter Chicken Recipe

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• Ingredients:

  • Chicken: 500 grams (boneless, cut into cubes)
  • Yogurt (Dahi): 1/2 cup
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste: 1 tablespoon
  • Red Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Turmeric Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Garam Masala Powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander Powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: to taste
  • Butter: 2 tablespoons
  • Oil: 1 tablespoon
  • Onions: 2 medium-sized (finely chopped)
  • Tomato Puree: 1 cup
  • Fresh Cream: 1/2 cup
  • Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves): 1 teaspoon
  • Sugar: 1 teaspoon
  • Green Chilies: 2 (slit)
  • Coriander Leaves: for garnishing

  Instructions:

  1. Marinate the Chicken:

     • In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
     • Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes (preferably 2 hours).

  2. Cook the Chicken:

     • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan.
     • Add the marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.

  3. Prepare the Gravy:

     • In the same pan, add butter and heat it.
     • Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
     • Add the tomato puree and cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat until the oil starts separating.
     • Add garam masala powder, salt, sugar, and kasuri methi. Mix well.
     • Add fresh cream and stir.

  4. Combine Chicken with Gravy:

     • Add the cooked chicken to the gravy and mix well.
       
     • Let it simmer for another 10 minutes on low heat.
     • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and slit green chilies.

  5. Serve:

     • Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.