Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)

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Cyndie G

subheading: FOR THE CHICKEN MARINADE:

2 pounds boneless chicken thighs chopped into bite sized pieces (chicken breast is good, too)

2 tablespoons grated garlic

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon red chili powder Kashmeri chili powder is traditional, but paprika is good

1 teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

subheading: FOR THE BUTTER CHICKEN:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or use butter or ghee)

1 medium onion chopped

1 red pepper chopped (I used a long red cayenne, but use your favorite)

3 cloves garlic minced

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon red chili powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon spicy red chili flakes optional

14 ounces tomato sauce

1 tablespoon honey

1 cup heavy cream or use ½ cup milk and ½ cup cream for a lighter version

FOR SERVING: Fresh chopped herbs, extra hot pepper flakes, cooked rice, warmed naan

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