Butter Chicken Recipe (Chicken Makhani)

Butter chicken recipe – This post will guide you to make butter chicken at home that tastes absolutely delicious, flavor packed, creamy and rich. Butter chicken also known as chicken makhani is one of the most popular, lip smacking and delicious dishes that’s been loved by many across the world. Paired with naan or kulcha is a delight which most Indians love during their restaurant visits.

subheading: First marination:

½ kg chicken (or 1 lb.) (preferably boneless)

¾ tablespoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon Salt

½ teaspoon Red chili powder or paprika

subheading: Second marination:

¾ teaspoon kasuri methi Optional (dried fenugreek leaves)

⅛ teaspoon turmeric (haldi)

½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala

¾ tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste

½ cup greek yogurt or hung curd (thick curd, refer notes)

subheading: for gravy:

2 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste

1 cinnamon (2 inch piece, dalchini)

2 green cardamoms (elaichi)

2 cloves (laung)

1 to 2 green chilies (slit or sliced, optional)

4 large tomatoes pureed (400 to 500 grams)

16 to 18 cashew nuts or blanched soaked almonds (refer notes)

1 teaspoon red chili powder or paprika (adjust to suit your taste and color)

½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala

½ tablespoon kasuri methi crushed or powdered dried fenugreek leaves

¼ tablespoon sugar

salt as needed

80 to 100 ml chilled cream (heavy cream or whipping cream, refer the notes)

2 tbsp Coriander leaves for garnishing

Directions at indianhealthyrecipes.com

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