prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
3 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 - chicken breast
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste
- 3 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
- - salt
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 5 tablespoons heavy cream
How To Make butter chicken
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Step 1Season the Chicken with, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder. 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder. 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder. Keep in the fridge for 30 minutes
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Step 2Making the sauce: - In a saucepan add 2 tablespoons butter and one tablespoon oil. - Fry the chicken, when it’s browned remove from heat and keep aside. - To the remaining oil in the saucepan, add the onion and fry until translucent. - Add ginger garlic paste an stir for 2 minutes. - Add tomatoes, stir for 3-4 minutes. Add coriander, garam masala, and salt. - Add water and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes on medium heat. - Let the mixture cool down then add to the blender. Add more water (may take one cup or one cup and half) if the mixture turned out too thick.
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Step 3- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan and add the tomato sauce to it through a sieve. - Add the chicken, ketchup, sugar, and cream. Stir to blend. - Let simmer for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally. - If the sauce is too thick, add around 1/2 cup boiling water. - Serve with Indian bread or plain rice.
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Category:
Chicken
Ingredient:
Chicken
Culture:
Indian
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#butter chicken
Keyword:
#Indian food
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