Made with AI
Classic Butter Chicken
Ingredients
- chicken breast500 g
- plain yogurt1 cup
- butter2 tbsp
- tomato puree1 cup
- onion1 piece
- garlic2 cloves
- ginger1 tbsp
- garam masala1 tsp
- ground cumin1 tsp
- ground coriander1 tsp
- turmeric0,5 tsp
- chili powder0,5 tsp
- heavy cream0,5 cup
- saltto taste
- fresh cilantrofor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the plain yogurt with 1 tsp of garam masala, 1 tsp of ground cumin, 1 tsp of ground coriander,
- 3
5 tsp of turmeric, and
- 4
5 tsp of chili powder. Add salt to taste.
- 5
Add the chicken pieces to the yogurt mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 6
In a large pan, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
- 7
Add the finely chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
- 8
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 9
Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
- 10
Pour in 1 cup of tomato puree and bring to a simmer.
- 11
Reduce the heat and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 12
Stir in
- 13
5 cup of heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 14
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
