Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut up; 1 tablespoon tandoori masala; ½ tablespoon garam masala (cloves, cinnamon and cardamom powdered); 2 tablespoons lime juice; ½ teaspoon cumin powder (jeera); 5 tablespoons yoghurt; salt; 2 tomatoes, pureed in a blender; 2 onions, chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 15 cashew nuts paste; 1 ½ tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons cream; 1 teaspoon chili powder; oil

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, cut up
1 tablespoon tandoori masala
½ tablespoon garam masala (cloves, cinnamon and cardamom powdered)
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon cumin powder (jeera)
5 tablespoons yoghurt
salt
2 tomatoes, pureed in a blender
2 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
15 cashew nuts paste
1 ½ tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon chili powder
oil

1
Marinate the chicken in the marinade for 1 whole hour.
2
Heat oil in a non stick pan and fry the chicken for 10 minutes.
3
Remove the chicken and keep aside.
4
In the remaining oil fry the chopped onions till golden, then add the ginger-garlic paste and fry sprinkling little water now and then till oil separates.
5
Add the cashew paste, chilli pd, tomato paste and cook for 10 minutes.
6
Add the butter and the cream and the chicken.
7
Mix well and cook till done.
8
Garnish with cilantro.

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, cut up, 1 tablespoon tandoori masala, ½ tablespoon garam masala (cloves, cinnamon and cardamom powdered), 2 tablespoons lime juice, 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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