How to make Indian Butter Chicken

 

Indian Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a classic North Indian dish that is rich and flavorful. Here is a simple recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
• 1 can of tomato puree (14 ounces)
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 teaspoon of garam masala
• 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
4. Add the tomato puree, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add the chicken pieces to the saucepan and cook until they are no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and butter and let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes.
8. Serve the Indian Butter Chicken over steamed rice, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves, if desired.

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can also adjust the level of spiciness to your taste by using more or less cayenne pepper. Enjoy your homemade Indian Butter Chicken!