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Indian Butter Chicken
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups cubed chicken or “chicken” substitute
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1 teaspoon mild Indian chili powder or paprika
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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For the marinade:
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1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
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1 teaspoon mild Indian chili powder or paprika
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2 tablespoons garlic paste
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2 tablespoons ginger paste
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1/2 teaspoon ground garam masala
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2 tablespoons mustard oil or olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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For the sauce:
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cardamom pods
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4 cloves
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6 peppercorns
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1-inch piece cinnamon stick
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1 tablespoon garlic paste
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1 tablespoon ginger paste
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5 small green chilies, chopped, or to taste
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2 cups tomato puree
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1 tablespoon mild Indian chili powder or paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground garam masala
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2 tablespoons mild honey
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1 cup cream cayenne pepper, to taste
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chopped fresh cilantro (coriander), for garnish
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