"Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken - A simplified version of the Indian take-out classic; rich & deeply flavourful without an overwhelming amount of heat...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 large boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite sized pieces
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3 tbsp butter
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3 tbsp peanut oil
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3 tsp + 4 tbsp garam masala
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Salt and pepper to season
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6 + 1 cloves minced garlic
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1 large white onion diced
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6 large ripe tomatoes, diced (about 4 cups or use 3 cups canned tomatoes)
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4 seeded green chilies chopped, if green chilies are not available, substitute crushed red chili paste or cayenne pepper to taste
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½ cup plain, unsweetened yogurt
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1 tsp ground cardamom
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1 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
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1 tsp ground cumin
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2 tbsp chili powder
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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4 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger
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¼ cup melted butter
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1 cup chicken stock
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2 tbsp honey, more or less to taste
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½ cup cream