Ingredients

first marinade

• ½ kg boneless chicken
• ¾ tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ¼ tsp salt

second marinade

• ¾ tsp dried fenugreek leaves or powder
• ⅛ tsp turmeric
• ¾ tsp garam masala
• ¾ tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• ½ cup greek yogurt

masala

• 4 large tomatoes, pureed
• 16 to 18 cashews or almonds
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 2 pods cardamom
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 green chili?
• 1 tsp red chili powder or paprika
• ¼ tbsp sugar
• salt
• 1 cup water
• ¾ tsp garam masala
• ½ tbsp dried fenugreek leaves or powder

finish

• 100 ml chilled cream
• 2 tbsp Coriander leaves for garnishing

Method

marinades

• Wash the chicken and pat dry to remove excess water. Cut into small pieces and mix well with first marinade ingredients. Set aside for 20 minutes.
• Mix with second marinade ingredients and refrigerate overnight.

prep

• Soak the nuts for at least two hours, remove any skin.
• Puree the tomatoes until smooth, filter skin and seeds with a colander, then set aside.
• Blend the nuts into a smooth paste, then set aside.

cook

• Heat one tbsp of butter and sautée the chicken on high heat. As the moisture comes out keep stirring to avoid burning and don't over cook. (Or in the oven at 240º C for 20–30 minutes flipping once).
• Cook until the moisture evaporates and the chunks are lightly golden, then set aside.
• Heat the rest of the butter with cinnamon, cloves, cardamon and sauté for a minute or two.
• Add the ginger garlic paste with the green chillies and cook away the raw smell.
• Pour the tomato paste with the chili powder, sugar, and salt, then cook to thicken and remove most of the moisture.
• Add 1 cup of water with the cashew paste, heat until boiling, then simmer for a few minutes.
• Add the chicken and continue to simmer for 5–7 minutes until it becomes tender.
• Add the garam masala and fenugreek, mix well and simer for a few minutes.
• Mix in most of the cream and turn off the stove.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and more cream.

Sources

• Butter chicken recipe (chicken makhani) - Swasthi's Recipes https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/murgh-makhani-recipe-butter-chicken/

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