BUTTER CHICKEN

Butter chicken is a classic and delicious Indian dish. It's made with tender chicken cooked in a creamy and flavorful tomato-based sauce. Here's a simple recipe for you to try:



Ingredients:

- 500 grams boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

- 1 cup plain yogurt

- 2 tablespoons butter

- 1 tablespoon oil

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon ginger paste

- 2 teaspoons garam masala

- 1 teaspoon paprika

- 1 teaspoon turmeric

- 1 teaspoon cumin powder

- 1 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1 cup tomato puree

- 1/2 cup heavy cream

- Salt to taste

- Fresh cilantro for garnish


Instructions:

1. In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with yoghurt, ginger paste, and a pinch of salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

2. In a large pan, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown.

3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

4. Add the garam masala, paprika, turmeric, cumin powder, and coriander powder to the pan. Stir well to combine.

5. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until it is browned on all sides.

6. Pour in the tomato puree and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

7. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.


Enjoy your homemade butter chicken! It's a crowd-pleasing dish that's perfect for any occasion. Let me know how it turns out! 😄🍛

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