Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)
"This butter chicken recipe is an Indian curry made with a rich and creamy curry sauce that's smooth as butter with the perfect blend of warming spices...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds boneless chicken thighs (chopped into bite sized pieces (chicken breast is good, too))
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2 tablespoons grated garlic
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1 teaspoon red chili powder (Kashmeri chili powder is traditional, but paprika is good)
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1 teaspoon turmeric
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½ teaspoon cumin
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Salt and pepper to taste
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½ cup plain yogurt
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil ((or use butter or ghee))
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1 medium onion (chopped)
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1 red pepper (chopped (I used a long red cayenne, but use your favorite))
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3 cloves garlic (minced)
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon red chili powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon spicy red chili flakes (optional)
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14 ounces tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 cup heavy cream (or use ½ cup milk and ½ cup cream for a lighter version)
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