Butter Chicken
Source of Recipe
wonderful Indian friends
Recipe Introduction
Serves 4-6
List of Ingredients
6 pieces of skinless, boneless chicken pieces (breasts/thigh)
1 fresh lime juice
1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
¼ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of crushed pepper
¼ teaspoon of chilli powder
2 to 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter (or margarine)
2 onions finely chopped
¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
2 teaspoons of crushed garlic
2 teaspoons of crushed ginger
½ teaspoon of ground turmeric
1 to 2 teaspoons of chilli powder
1 tablespoon of ground coriander
¼ to ½ cup ground almonds (Optional)
8 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes with juice
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
½tbsp garam masala
½ teaspoon salt
2/3 Cup light cream
2 bay leaves
Recipe
Ingredients for marinade:
1 fresh lime juice
1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
¼ teaspoon of salt
¼ teaspoon of crushed pepper
¼ teaspoon of chilli powder
Cut chicken breasts/thighs into small cubes
Marinate them for at least one hour. (You can do this overnight for better results.)
• Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan until the butter melts and becomes frothy.
• Add onions and the cinnamon to the pan and sauté until the onions are soft
• Reduce heat
• Add crushed garlic and ginger and sauté for a minute or two
• Then add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala and coriander, and sauté over a medium heat for 1 minute
• Pour in the ground almonds, tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for 6 minutes and let it simmer for another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add marinated chicken and stir-fry for about 7 minutes
• Add water and bay leaves and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add cream and cook for another 20 minutes until the gravy is reduced to half and chicken is done. Do not forget to stir occasionally.
• Taste. Add salt if needed
Garnish with chopped cilantro and 1 or 2 chopped fresh green chillies.
Serve it with rice or flat bread.
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