Chicken makhani indian butter chicken recipe

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe

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Chicken makhani, also known as Indian butter chicken, is a delicious and popular dish that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is a rich and creamy curry made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. The combination of aromatic spices and the smooth buttery texture make this dish a true delight for the taste buds. Whether you are a fan of Indian cuisine or looking to try something new, this chicken makhani recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Keywords: Chicken makhani, Indian butter chicken, curry, tomato-based sauce, aromatic spices

Chicken makhani indian butter chicken recipe details

Chicken makhani indian butter chicken recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:119Ingredients
1. Boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small bite size pieces (1pound)
2. peanut oil (1tbsp)
3. black pepper (1 pinch)
4. salt (1pinch)
5. cayenne pepper (1/4tsp or to taste)
6. tomato puree (1c)
7. half and half (1c)
8. plain yogurt (1/4c)
9. bay leaf (1)
10. ground cumin (1tsp)
11. chili powder (1tsp)
12. hot spices mix or garam masala (1tsp)
13. ginger-garlic paste (1tsp)
14. lemon juice (2tsp)
15. butter (2tbsp)
16. chopped white onion (1/4)
17. finely chopped shallot (1)
18. peanut oil (1tbsp)
19. water (1c)
20. cornstarch (1tbsp)
21. cayenne pepper (1pinch)
22. garam masala (1tsp)

Method of preparation
1. Take a large saucepan, place it over medium heat. Heat 1tablespoon of oil in it and then saute onion and shallot in it until they get soft. Add bay leaf, cumin, chili powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice and butter in it.

2. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute by stirring. Then add tomato puree and cook it for about 2 minutes. Mix yogurt and half and half in it. Turn down the heat to low and keep it to simmer for about 2 minutes by stirring the mixture regularly. Add salt and pepper and then take off the pan from heat.

3. Take a large heavy frying pan, place it over medium heat. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in it. Cook chicken in it for about 10 minutes until it gets lightly brown. Turn down the heat. Add cayenne and 1 teaspoon of garam masala in it. Mix sauce in it and keep it to simmer until mixture gets reduced. Now mix the cooked chicken into the sauce.

4. Take a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water in it and then mix it into the sauce. Again cook it for about 5 to 10 minutes until the sauce gets thickened.

Number of servings – 4