BUTTER CHICKEN (OR CAULIFLOWER) WITH CASHEWS

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I developed this recipe from Butter Chicken (also called Chicken Makhani) recipes in order to make a vegetarian version with Cauliflower, but this sauce works just as well with the traditional meat base. You can control the spiciness level depending on what type of hot red chili powder you add; certainly feel free to add more than 1 teaspoon if you like a lot of heat, but mix it in with some sweet paprika (or use only paprika) if you like it mild.

Provided by SarahCKS

Categories     Curries

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup unsalted cashews
1 ounce butter
1 lb chicken, cubed or 1 lb cauliflower floret
1 bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic clove
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or 1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup sour cream or 1 cup plain yogurt
extra water, as needed

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add cashews and roast slowly until golden; lower heat if necessary to keep from burning.
  • Add cauliflower, onion, garlic and peppers and sauté in the cashew butter mixture a few minutes.
  • Add ginger, spices, tomato paste and tomato sauce to the pan, along with some water. .
  • Simmer covered until chicken or cauliflower reaches desired doneness. If sauce gets too thick, add more water.
  • Add the cream and heat through.
  • Serve over rice or with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.9, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 130.2, Sodium 818.1, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 12.2, Protein 27.6

Sadia Labonno
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The chicken was dry and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Ahmednur Saki
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best butter chicken he's ever had.


Diyane Nkosinathi
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to make and the results were amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


stephen mcelhone
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The butter chicken was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nicki minaj
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were impressive. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Owais Karachi05
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but this recipe changed my mind. The butter chicken was delicious and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nadia Baloch
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always tender and juicy.


asim gaming
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! My family loved it. Thanks for sharing!


10 HONAE
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Kashif
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Thanks for sharing!


Waqar Ali solangi
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Wow! This is one of the best butter chicken dishes I've ever had. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and creamy with a perfect balance of spices. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Gwendolyn Singleton
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This butter chicken recipe was a hit with my family! My picky kids loved the creamy, flavorful sauce and the tender chicken was cooked to perfection. I also really appreciated the fact that it was a relatively quick and easy meal to make on a weeknig