Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken
Ingredients
Cooking time: 20 min.
Preparation time: 15 min.
Total Time: 35 min.
Servings: 3
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MARINADE
1/2 cup plain yoghurt, full fat
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chili powder or cayenne pepper powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ginger, freshly grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1.5 lb. / 750 g chicken thigh fillets, cut into bite size pieces
CURRY
2 tbsp (30 g) ghee or butter, or 1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
Preparation
Optional: For an extra smooth sauce, combine the Marinade ingredients (except the chicken) in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Marinade: Combine the Marinade ingredients with the chicken in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or up to 24 hours (minimum 3 hrs.).
Cook chicken: Heat the ghee, butter, or oil over high heat in a large fry pan. Take the chicken out of the Marinade but do not wipe or shake off the marinade from the chicken, cook until done.
Sauce: Add the tomato, cream, sugar and salt. Also add any remaining marinade left in the bowl. Turn down to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Garnish with coriander/cilantro leaves if using. Serve with basmati rice.