Balti Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Balti Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 ml natural yoghurt; 50 g ground almonds; 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 4 green cardamoms; 1 teaspoon gingerroot; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; 1 (400 g) can tomatoes; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 kg chicken, skinned,boned and cubed; 75 g butter; 1 tablespoon corn oil; 2 medium onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped; 4 tablespoons single cream

Servings: persons

150 ml natural yoghurt
50 g ground almonds
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon garam masala
4 green cardamoms
1 teaspoon gingerroot
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 (400 g) can tomatoes
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 kg chicken, skinned,boned and cubed
75 g butter
1 tablespoon corn oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
4 tablespoons single cream

1
Place the yoghurt, ground almonds, all the dry spices, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and salt in a mixing bowl and blend together thoroughly.
2
Put the chicken into a large mixing bowl and pour over the yoghurt mixture.
3
Set aside.
4
Melt together the butter and oil in a medium karahi, wok or frying pan.
5
Add the onions and fry for about 3 minutes.
6
Add the chicken mixture and stir-fry for about 7-10 minutes.
7
Stir in about half of the coriander and mix well.
8
Pour over the cream and stir in well.
9
Bring to the boil.
10
Serve garnished with the remaining chopped coriander.

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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: 150 ml natural yoghurt, 50 g ground almonds, 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaf, 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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