BUTTER CHICKEN - (MURGH MAKHANI)
Yay! In my never-ending quest for THE perfect butter chicken recipe, I've finally come up with something close enough to put the search on the back burner for a lonnng time. This is an Indian dish very popular at restaurants and is somewhat similar to chicken tikka masala, but richer. Don't let the butter content put you off. You only live once, might as well make your tongue happy! Serve over fragrant basmati rice laced with green peas and with pakoras, raita and palak paneer and you'll be in heaven! Adjust the heat level with the red chilli powder. Prep/cook times are approximate and do not include marination. My grateful appreciation to the chefs who pointed out my errors in typing up this recipe. They're fixed now. :)
Provided by Sandi From CA
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Perforate the chicken pieces with either fork tines or with little knife cuts. (The idea is to allow the marinade to penetrate the pieces somewhat and have more surface areas to cling to.) Mix well the ingredients for the marinade and rub into the chicken pieces. Let it marinate for a few hours in the refrigerator, overnight if possible for best results.
- Heat half the butter on medium in a heavy-bottomed pan and put in the chicken along with the marinade. Cover and cook for about 25 minutes or till the chicken is fully cooked. After the liquids have evaporated, stir fry the chicken for some time in the residual fat.
- Heat the remaining butter in a saucepan and add the red chilli powder, coriander, cumin and black pepper. (See TIP at bottom) Fry for a few seconds. (See Step 6 Tip.).
- Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar and salt and cook uncovered on medium for about 7 minutes until the puree thickens and the fat separates. Stir in the whisked cream and reduce the heat to low.
- Add the chicken, chopped ginger and green chillies to the simmering gravy. Sprinkle salt to taste if needed. Mix well. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes or till the curry is thoroughly heated through.
- Just before serving pour melted butter over the curry. Garnish with a swirl of fresh cream and finely chopped coriander leaves.
- TIP: For a thicker and richer gravy cashewnut paste (soak cashews in water for an hour or so and grind them) can be added while making the gravy in step 3 -- fry it along with the spice powders and then proceed as above.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.9, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 22.2, Cholesterol 207.6, Sodium 317.2, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.8, Protein 43.7
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Md NaymNayem
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this butter chicken recipe. It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Hermi Herma
[email protected]This butter chicken recipe is a must-try for any fan of Indian food. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I love serving it with basmati rice and naan.
Lilyth Conant
[email protected]I've made this butter chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Benson Benedict
[email protected]I was really impressed with this butter chicken recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This butter chicken recipe is a game-changer. I've tried many different recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's not too spicy, so it's perfect for p
Shiv Sagar yadav Yadav
[email protected]This butter chicken recipe is a must-try for any home cook. It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend serving it with basmati rice and naan.
vinod manda
[email protected]I've made this butter chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's not too spicy, so it's perfect for people of all ages.
Allan Ambwere
[email protected]This butter chicken recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving it with basmati rice and naan.
Jorge Ruiz
[email protected]I love this butter chicken recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.
Country & Coast life
[email protected]This butter chicken recipe is a must-try for any fan of Indian food. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I served it with basmati rice and naan, and it was a hit with my family and friends.
Raja Asif
[email protected]This butter chicken recipe is a game-changer. I've tried many different recipes in the past, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's not too spicy, so it's perfect for p
Frisky
[email protected]I was skeptical about making butter chicken at home, but this recipe proved me wrong. It was so easy to make and the results were incredible. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
County diary Sultry
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the butter chicken turned out amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Jonathan Seremba
[email protected]I've made this butter chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love that it's not too spicy, so it's perfect for people of all ages.
Ashfaque Khan
[email protected]This butter chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with basmati rice and naan, and it was a hit with my family.