Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) is a rich and creamy Indian curry that brings the warmth of Indian cuisine into your home. Known for its tender marinated chicken pieces enveloped in a luscious buttery sauce, this dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. The vibrant colors and aromatic spices will delight your senses, while the ease of preparation makes it accessible even on busy weeknights. Serve this dish with fluffy basmati rice or warm garlic naan to complete your culinary experience and transport yourself to an Indian restaurant without leaving your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs chicken thighs (cubed)
- ½ cup dahi (yogurt)
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 green chili (finely chopped, optional)
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 star anise
- 1 black cardamom pod
- 4–5 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 14 oz canned tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt (to taste)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon kasuri methi
- cilantro, red onion, heavy cream (to garnish)
- 5–8 cashews (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate cubed chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, green chili, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pot, melt butter and sauté onions until golden brown; add spices and cook for one minute.
- Stir in tomato paste and canned tomatoes; simmer for about 5-10 minutes.
- In a hot skillet, cook marinated chicken until browned and cooked through.
- Blend the sauce until smooth; combine with cooked chicken and simmer briefly.
- Stir in heavy cream, adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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