Description
Indulge in a rich, creamy Butter Chicken, known as Chicken Makhani, featuring succulent pieces of chicken enveloped in a silky sauce of tomatoes and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ kg (1.1 lbs) boneless chicken (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika)
- ¼ to ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ¾ to 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt (hung curd/thick curd)
- ¾ tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- ¾ to 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (optional)
- ¾ to 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter (or ghee)
- 2-inch piece cinnamon (optional)
- 2 to 4 green cardamoms (optional)
- 2 to 4 cloves (optional)
- 1½ cups (130 grams) onions (sliced, optional)
- 600 grams (1.3 lbs) fresh tomatoes (or substitutes)
- 1 to 2 green chilies (optional)
- 28 (42 grams, ⅓ cup) whole raw cashews (soaked in hot water)
- ½ cup water (to blend)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 to 1½ teaspoons garam masala (divided)
- 1 to 1½ teaspoon coriander powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder (optional)
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ tablespoon Kasuri methi
- 1½ cups hot water
- ⅓ cup (80 to 100 ml) heavy cream (divided)
- 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (finely chopped to garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by combining with lemon juice, chili powder, and salt. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
- Add Greek yogurt, kasuri methi, oil, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala to the chicken. Mix well and cover, allowing it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- If using, heat oil in a pan and sauté sliced onions until golden brown.
- Blend fresh tomatoes, sautéed onions, soaked cashews, and needed water into a smooth puree.
- Heat butter and oil in a pan and sear the marinated chicken until lightly browned.
- Pour in the tomato puree, season with additional spices, and add hot water to create a gravy.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 20-30 minutes on low heat.
- Stir in heavy cream for richness and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with naan or rice.
Notes
Marinated chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. Adjust spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg