INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN (WITHOUT THE BUTTER)

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Amazing flavour and the butter is not missed at all. Quite easy dish, don't let the long list of ingredients scare you off, it goes fast once you are at it, bring out all the spices in one go.Serve with rice and pappadums

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

500 g chicken breasts (or chicken thighs or a mix of both)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted cashews
1/2 cup plain 1% yogurt
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 piece gingerroot, fresh (walnut size)
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (if you want a thicker sauce, can be omitted)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter (for browning of chicken)

Steps:

  • Can be made on stove top or in oven (if using oven preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Chop chicken pieces into bite size pieces or slightly larger, according to preference.
  • In a large bowl mix chicken with onion, oil, cumin, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • To make the sauce, combine all ingredients from the cashews up to and including black pepper. Process until pureed using a blender, hand blender or a food processor.
  • Melt butter in large heatproof (if cooking in oven) casserole pot.
  • Brown chicken and onions turning to brown all sides well.
  • Add cashew sauce to pot.
  • Cover tightly and bake in oven (or cook on stovetop) for 40 minute.

Julie Persicke
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This was my first time making butter chicken and it turned out great! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


qiyam Uddin
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This dish is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


arpit games
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I'm allergic to nuts. Can I substitute something else for the almonds?


Md Pima
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This recipe is a great base for butter chicken. I like to add some additional vegetables, like bell peppers and onions.


MR poor
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I followed the recipe exactly and my sauce turned out watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Mitchell Matsepane
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think it could use more spices.


Vincent Omondi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. The chicken is always tender and the sauce is always flavorful.


Evie mai Parton
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of butter chicken without all the fat. The chicken is still moist and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious.


Chisom sandera
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Oxygen Pinto
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This butter chicken recipe without the butter is a winner! It's creamy, flavorful, and has just the right amount of heat. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!