Chicken makhani recipe
Chicken Makhani recipe
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Recipe intro
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
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
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