Butter chicken is one of the most popular Indian chicken dishes. Usually served with roti, naan & pulao. Its rich n tangy tomato gravy along with smooth butter makes it a favourite for all ages.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves: 8 to 10
Ingredients:
- 1 kg chciken , curry cut
- 3 large onions, finely chopped
- 3 large tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1/2 teaspoon jeera powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoon red chilly powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Butter 4 tablespoons
- For chicken marination:
- 1 teaspoon red chilly powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
At the end :
- 1/4 cup of cream
- 2 teaspoons of dried fenugreek leaves
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Method:
- Wash n clean the chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a deep pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil, add onion, saute till light brown, add ginger garlic paste, saute for 2 minutes.
- Then add tomatoes, saute till they turn soft. Then add all spices, saute for another couple of minutes. Place this masala in a plate to cool down, then blend it to a fine paste and keep aside.
- In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil, shallow fry the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat and then keep aside.
- In the masala pan, heat butter. Add the blended masala, saute for a minute then add 2 cups (or required amount ) of water. When boils, add fried chicken and cook till it’s completely cooked. Check for salt.
- Then add 1/4 cup of cream, dried fenugreek leaves ( roughly crushes in hand). Mix gently. Switch off the flame.
- Butter chicken is ready to serve with Jeera pulao , Ghee rice or Roti/ Paratha.
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Yummy n tasty… I added a lil bit of sugar too…I like the sugary taste
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Thank u fami. Oh yes. Lil bit of sugar gives lil extra sweetness. 😀
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very tasty indeed : )
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very tasty indeed 🙂
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Thank you Sameera 😊
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