Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500g chicken breast (cubed); 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp garlic ginger paste; 3 tbsp butter; 1 onion (finely diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp ginger (grated); 400g tomato puree; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin; 150ml heavy cream; Salt to taste

Rich and creamy Indian butter chicken (Murgh Makhani) simmered in a spiced tomato cream sauce.

Time: 40 min
Serves: 4

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Method

Marinate cubed chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, and garlic ginger paste for at least 20 minutes.
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a pan and sear marinated chicken pieces until golden brown. Set aside.
In the same pan, melt remaining butter and sauté diced onion, garlic, and ginger until soft.
Pour in tomato puree and spices, simmer for 10 minutes, then blend until smooth if desired.
Stir in heavy cream and cooked chicken, simmer for 5 minutes, and serve hot with naan or rice.

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