chicken Makhani ( Also know as butter chicken )
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Ingredients:
• 1 kg boneless chicken, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp. grated ginger
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
• 1 cup cream
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• In the same pan, add the butter and onion and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
• Add the canned tomatoes and salt to taste, and bring to a simmer.
• Add the browned chicken back into the pan and stir to coat in the tomato sauce.
• Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the cream and yogurt until smooth.
• Once the chicken is cooked through and tender, add the cream mixture to the pan and stir to combine.
• Simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
Can be served with plain basmati or naan . Can be served alongside multiple dishes as a side entrée making it very versatile.