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Butter Chicken Recipe: Indulge in This Creamy Dish at Home

Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)
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Try this Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani) to indulge in a creamy and flavorful dish that you can easily make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, and salt for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the marinated chicken and cook until fully cooked through.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Add sugar to balance the acidity.
  7. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, add chili powder to taste.
  • Feel free to substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.

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Keywords: Butter Chicken, Murgh Makhani, Indian recipes, creamy chicken

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