butter chicken

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Updated on Feb 8, 2014

Popular Indian Dish.

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

  • Step 1
    Season 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
  • Step 2
    Making 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.
  • 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

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