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, washed, de-skinned and cut into pieces; 200 g butter; 3 cloves; 2 inches cinnamon sticks, broken; 10 cashews, soaked; ½ teaspoon ground fenugreek; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 200 g onions, finely chopped; 8 garlic flakes, finely chopped; 2 inches ginger, finely chopped; 200 g tomatoes, boiled; 1 bunch fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped; 50 g fresh cream; 1 teaspoon coriander powder

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, washed, de-skinned and cut into pieces
200 g butter
3 cloves
2 inches cinnamon sticks, broken
10 cashews, soaked
½ teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 teaspoon red chili powder
200 g onions, finely chopped
8 garlic flakes, finely chopped
2 inches ginger, finely chopped
200 g tomatoes, boiled
1 bunch fresh coriander leaves, washed and finely chopped
50 g fresh cream
1 teaspoon coriander powder

1
In a bowl, mix together the chicken pieces with salt and turmeric powder.
2
Keep aside for 2 hours.
3
Note: The longer you keep this, the tastier your chicken.
4
In a pot, boil the chicken in a glass of water.
5
Once the chicken is semi-cooked, drain the water and keep aside.
6
Mix the drained water with the fried onions and cashews as well as the boiled tomatoes.
7
Prepare a paste of the above mixture.
8
Now, in a large saucepan, melt the butter until it becomes frothy.
9
Fold in cloves, cinnamon sticks and the half boiled chicken pieces.
10
Mix thoroughly and then add the ginger and garlic followed by red chilli and corriander powders.
11
Now, stir in the paste prepared from tomatoes, onions and cashewnuts.
12
Cook on medium heat until the oil separates.
13
Drizzle in some fresh cream.
14
Add corriander leaves and methi powder as a garnish.
15
Serve hot with Indian Basmati rice.
16
Enjoy a hearty meal!

933

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, washed, de-skinned and cut into pieces, 200 g butter, 3 cloves, 2 inches cinnamon sticks, broken, 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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