Butter Chicken
Dec 30, 2023 01:41 AM
An easy Butter Chicken recipe which the whole family will enjoy!
One of my favourite Indian take-aways is the classic Butter Chicken, also known as murgh makhani.
Butter Chicken is typically a mild curry consisting of chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt and spices, and cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce.
My Butter Chicken recipe is a relatively easy one. I marinate the chicken pieces in a mixture of yoghurt and spices which will both tenderise the chicken, as well as add flavour to the sauce later.
And the Butter Chicken sauce itself is a simple tomato sauce with heavy cream to add the necessary creaminess and richness.
My children love this Butter Chicken; it’s not too spicy for them, so it’s the perfect introduction for kids to the world of curries and Indian food!
Ingredients:
For the Marinade
- 125 ml (1/2 cup) natural yoghurt
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground chillies (i.e. pure chilli powder)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, coarsely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 kg (2 lb) chicken breast or chicken thigh fillets, cut into large cubes
For the Butter Chicken Sauce
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 500 ml (2 cups) tomato passata
- 500 ml (2 cups) double cream or thickened cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2–3 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled
To Serve
- steamed Basmati rice
- Yoghurt Flatbreads
- coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
- Pickled Chillies
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
90 minutes
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