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Butter Chicken

Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Courses:
Servings: 2
Description

Butter chicken, traditionally known as murgh makhani, is an Indian dish originating in Delhi. It is a type of curry made from chicken with a spiced tomato and butter sauce. Its sauce is known for its rich texture. It is similar to chicken tikka masala, which uses a tomato paste.

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 175-200gms Boneless chicken finely cubed sized cut
  • 1 medium sized Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste /thick tomato puree
  • 150 - 200 gms Fresh cream
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Sugar (optional)
  • 1 tbsp Coriander leaves freshly chopped
    • Marinate the cut chicken with
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
How to prepare
  1. 1
    In a deep bottom non stick dish, fry the onions in butter. Once the onions turn translucent and slightly golden, add the tomato paste/tomato puree.
  2. 2
    Once well combined, add the "Butter chicken mix". Add 2 tbsp of water to avoid the mixture from burning.
  3. 3
    Now add the marinated chicken and mix well.
  4. 4
    Simmer it with lid on and let the chicken cook in low flame for 5 -10 mins. Stir intermittently to avoid the mixture from sticking at the bottom of the pan.
  5. 5
    Once the chicken is well cooked, add the fresh cream and sugar (optional)
  6. 6
    Slightly stir the butter chicken until the right consistency.
  7. 7
    Now serve it hot with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
Note

Things to Buy

Chicken, Onion, tomato, Ginger, Garlic, Salt, Cream, Coriander Leaves (optional), Lemon

Read it online: https://foodculturebox.com/recipe/butter-chicken/