Yes,
today it’s Butter Chicken Recipe, the most famous North Indian dish found in
all the restaurant menus. The perfectly cooked/baked chicken dunked in rich and creamy
tomato gravy with just the right amount of Indian spices is everybody’s favorite. This Butter Chicken is wonderful combo for naans & all kinds of
rotis and is perfect dish for large gatherings and parties. Do try out this
rich Butter Chicken Recipe and post your feedback. Also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc
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Here’s
how to make Butter Chicken with step by step photos…
Chicken
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500 gm [boneless]
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Thick curd/yogurt
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½ cup
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Ginger & garlic paste
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1 tbsp
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Red chilli powder
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3 tsp
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Turmeric powder
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½ tsp
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1 tsp
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Kasoori Methi [dry]
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2 tsp [crushed with hand]
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Lemon juice
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1 tbsp
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Oil
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2 tsp
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Salt
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As needed
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For
Gravy/Makhani
Butter
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3 tbsp
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Cloves
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3
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Cinnamon sticks
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2 [1 inch piece]
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Bay leaves
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2
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Green Cardamom/Elachi
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2-3
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Cumin seeds
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½ tsp
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Tomato
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6 large [chopped]
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Cashew Nuts
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6-8
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Red Chilli Powder
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1 tsp
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Methi Powder/KasooriMethi
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½ tsp
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Fresh Cream
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½ cup
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½ tsp
|
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Salt
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As needed
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Sugar
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1 tsp
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Coriander leaves/Cilantro
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2 tsp for Garnishing
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Preparation
time: 20 minutes Recipe Category: Main Course
BakingChicken
& Cooking time: 30 minutes Recipe Cuisine: North Indian
Serves:
4-6
Author: Priya Anandakumar
Author: Priya Anandakumar
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Method
Wash
and cut the chicken to cubes and pat them dry with paper towel. Add the lemon
juice and mix thoroughly.
Now add
red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, ginger & garlic
paste, yogurt, salt and oil to the chicken and mix really well.
Cover
it with cling film or lid and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours.
Preheat
the oven to 200 C/400 F/Gas Mark 6. Insert the chicken into the skewers, leaving a ¼
inch gap between each piece and arrange them on a baking tray to collect the
juices during baking.
Bake the chicken
for about 20 minutes or until almost done. Baste the chicken with butter and
bake for another minute and remove it from the oven. Remove the chicken from skewers and keep it aside.
To Make
Gravy/Makhani
Heat 1 tbsp of
butter in a pan, add cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamoms, bay leaves,
cumin seeds and saute for about 20 – 25 seconds or until nice aroma fills the
room.
Now add the
cashew nuts and sauté for few seconds. Add the chopped tomatoes and saute
really well until they turn mushy. Now switch off the stove and let it cool
down.
Add the sauteed tomatoes to blender and make a puree.
Heat 2 tbsp of
butter in a kadai.
Add the ground tomato paste, red chilli powder and ½ cup of water.
Crush the kasoori
methi leaves in your palm and add it to the gravy. Let it come to boil. Reduce
the heat and simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
Add the garammasala powder, sugar and mix well. Adjust the amount of salt at this point.
Add the baked/cooked
chicken pieces, chopped cilantro to the gravy and simmer for about 5-7 minutes
till the chicken becomes soft and tender.
Finally add the
fresh cream, mix well and switch off the stove. Garnish this delectable Butter
Chicken with cilantro and serve it hot chapathis, naans, rotis or any bread
varieties.
Suggestions:
- If you do not have an oven, then you can cook the chicken on stove top. For that heat a wide tawa, add butter and arrange the marinated chicken pieces and cook on all sides equally and transfer it to a plate.
- I have not added any food colour to the chicken, it is totally optional. If you want you can reduce 1 tsp of red chilli powder and replace it with 1 tsp of Kashmiri Chilli powder.
- After adding the fresh cream, switch off the stove immediately otherwise it will start to curdle.
- Adding sugar to the makhani enhances the taste.
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Drooling at that curry... looks so delicious...
ReplyDeletewonderfully done butter chicken dear
ReplyDeletewow what a nice texture of the gravy
ReplyDeleteFlavorful and really delicious butter chicken ..... :)
ReplyDeleteWow, butter chicken looks fabulous :)
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