Butter Chicken Recipe 🐔🍛

Introduction

Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a classic Indian dish loved by many. It’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Let’s dive into this delicious recipe and make some mouth-watering Butter Chicken at home! 😋

Ingredients 📝

• 500g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
• 2 tbsp butter 🧈
• 1 cup tomato puree 🍅
• 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
• 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp red chili powder 🌶️
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• Salt to taste 🧂
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish 🌿

Instructions 📋

1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the chicken cubes with 1 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of red chili powder, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes. ⏳
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan and cook the marinated chicken until it’s fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside. 🍗
3. Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, add another tbsp of butter. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes. 🧅🧄
4. Add Spices: Stir in the tomato puree, garam masala, coriander powder, and cook until the oil starts to separate from the sauce. This might take about 10 minutes. 🍅
5. Creamy Goodness: Add the heavy cream and mix well. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. 🥛
6. Combine and Cook: Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and let it simmer for another 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. 🍛
7. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice. Enjoy your delicious Butter Chicken! 🌿🍚

Tips & Tricks 🧑‍🍳

• Use fresh tomatoes for the puree for a more authentic taste.
• For extra flavor, you can grill the chicken pieces before adding them to the sauce.
• Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.

Enjoy making this delightful Butter Chicken recipe! 🐔🍛😊