How To Make Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix together yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and kasuri methi.
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Add chicken to the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes.
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Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
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Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
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Add marinated chicken and cook until it is cooked through and tender.
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Stir in heavy cream and season with salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 170mg
- Sodium : 430mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 8g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 35g
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