Butter Chicken Gravy Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup plain yogurt; 1 ounce ground almonds; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon crushed bay leaf (crush to a powder or process in a coffee grinder before measuring); 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (do not omit these they are essential to the rich aroma); 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot (about a 1/2-inch piece, peeled); 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic (1 clove); 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 2 cups cooked basmati rice (or more if you are hefty eaters)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 ounce ground almonds
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon crushed bay leaf (crush to a powder or process in a coffee grinder before measuring)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (do not omit these they are essential to the rich aroma)
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon grated gingerroot (about a 1/2-inch piece, peeled)
1/2 teaspoon grated garlic (1 clove)
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb ground turkey
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 cups cooked basmati rice (or more if you are hefty eaters)

1
In a large zip top bag, combine the yogurt, ground almonds, spices, ginger, garlic,8 oz tomato sauce, salt and ground chicken. Mix and massage the bag to combine the ingredients thoroughly, press out as much excess air as possible and seal the bag. Refrigerate 2-4 hours.
2
Melt the butter and oil in a large skillet. Saute the onions over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken mixture, raisins, and remaining 8 oz tomato sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Pour in the half-and-half and stir well. Bring to a boil, then immediately turn off heat. Serve over rice.

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup plain yogurt, 1 ounce ground almonds, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/8 teaspoon crushed bay leaf (crush to a powder or process in a coffee grinder before measuring), and more.

Yes, Butter Chicken Gravy 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 Gravy

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