makhani murgh (butter chicken)

Name: Makhani Murgh (Butter Chicken)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: - 3 pounds of boneless chicken pieces; - oil for frying; - 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion; - 2 tsp minced garlic; - 1 tsp minced ginger; - 1 tsp indian red chili powder; - 1 tbsp garam masala; - 2 cups half & half cream; - 2 cups tomato sauce; - 4-6 tbsp melted butter; - chopped parsley for garnish

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Linda Walter

Gulfport, FL

Updated on Aug 8, 2012

when i lived in syracues, new york...we met and made new friends with an Indian couple. she invited us over for dinner, and made the very best indian food for us, I sat in the kitchen and watched her. and asked her for recipes , which she was ever so glad to share with me

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 45 Min

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yield 4 -6

Ingredients

3 pounds of boneless chicken pieces
oil for frying
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1 tsp indian red chili powder
1 tbsp garam masala
2 cups half & half cream
2 cups tomato sauce
4-6 tbsp melted butter
chopped parsley for garnish

How To Make makhani murgh (butter chicken)

Step 1

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large frying pan and brown chicken pieces. Remove and set aside

Step 2

Add more oil, fry onions, garlic and ginger until transparent Add chili and garam masala, cook 2 minutes Add tomato sauce, cook 4 minutes
Step 3

Add cream, return chicken pieces to pan. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low and simmer uncovered 30-40 minutes.
Step 4

Remove from heat and pour melted butter over it.
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