Chicken makhani recipe

Chicken Makhani recipe

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Chicken makhani, also known as butter chicken, is a popular North Indian dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce. This recipe is a delightful blend of aromatic spices, tangy tomatoes, and velvety butter, creating a dish that is both comforting and flavorful. The chicken is marinated in a yogurt and spice mixture, then cooked in a tomato gravy until it becomes succulent and juicy. Serve this delicious chicken makhani with naan or rice for a satisfying meal that will leave you craving for more.

Keywords: Chicken makhani, butter chicken, North Indian dish, creamy tomato-based sauce, aromatic spices

Chicken makhani recipe details

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Ingredients

200 ml	yogurt
50 g	almonds, ground
1 tsp	chili powder
2	bay leaves, crushed
2 clove(s)	garlic, minced
1 tbsp	ginger, grated
¼ tsp	cinnamon
1 tsp	garam masala
4	green cardamon pods
400 g	can pelati /tomatoes
1 tsp	salt
600 g	deboned skinned chicken legs or breasts, cut into sqares
1 medium	onion, chopped
20 g	tomato paste
3 tbsp	oil
3 tbsp	butter
some	mint leaves
some	coriander leaves

Instructions

Place yogurt, almond, all dry spices, garlic, ginger, salt and tomatoes in a blender and blend thoroughly. Put in a glass bowl and add the washed chicken pieces. Leave for 1 hour to marinate.

Heat the butter and oil in a large wok or pan and brown the onion. Add the chicken with the marinade and let cook for 20- 30 minutes. Add the tomato paste and let it cook a bit longer to thicken. Check if the chicken pieces are cooked. Add some mint and coriander leaves.

Sewrving suggestion:Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.


Preparation time:
ca. 40 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a