Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted raw cashews; 2 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 1 piece (1 1/2 inches) fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 1/2 cup yogurt; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved; 5 tbsp butter; 1 None onion, finely chopped; 1 None cinnamon stick; 4 None cardamom pods, bruised; 1 tsp hot paprika; 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 3/4 cup light cream

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted raw cashews
2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 piece (1 1/2 inches) fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp white vinegar
1/3 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup yogurt
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved
5 tbsp butter
1 None onion, finely chopped
1 None cinnamon stick
4 None cardamom pods, bruised
1 tsp hot paprika
1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
3/4 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup light cream

1
Toast nuts in small dry skillet, stirring, until just light brown. Add garam masala, coriander and cayenne pepper, continue stirring, until nuts are lightly browned.
2
Blend or process nut mixture with garlic, ginger, vinegar, tomato paste and half the yogurt until mixture forms a paste. Transfer to large bowl. Stir in remaining yogurt. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
3
Melt butter in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Cook onion, cinnamon and cardamom, stirring, until onion is lightly browned. Add chicken mixture; cook, stirring, 10 mins.
4
Stir in paprika, tomato puree and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for 45 mins, stirring occasionally.
5
Discard cinnamon and cardamom. Add cream; simmer, uncovered, for 5 mins. Season to taste.

895

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1 cup unsalted raw cashews, 2 tsp garam masala, 2 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, 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.

Butter Chicken

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