Balti Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Balti Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, and cubed; 5 fluid ounces plain yogurt; 2 ounces ground almonds; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 bay leaves, crumpled up; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 4 green cardamoms; 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 14 ounces canned tomatoes; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 6 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 onions, sliced; 4 tablespoons single cream; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves (optional)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, and cubed
5 fluid ounces plain yogurt
2 ounces ground almonds
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 bay leaves, crumpled up
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon garam masala
4 green cardamoms
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
14 ounces canned tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oil
2 onions, sliced
4 tablespoons single cream
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves (optional)

1
Blend together the yogurt, almonds, spices, ginger, garlic salt and tomatoes.
2
Pour the mixture over the chicken and set aside.
3
In a wok melt the butter with the oil and fry the onions for 3 minutes.
4
Add the chicken and spices and stir fry for 10 minutes.
5
Add half of the coriander leaves if using. Mix well.
6
Pour in the cream, stir.
7
Serve garnished with the remaining coriander leaves.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, and cubed, 5 fluid ounces plain yogurt, 2 ounces ground almonds, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Balti Butter Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Balti Butter Chicken

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