Butter Chicken Or Tofu Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken Or Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken, washed skin and fat removed and cut into bite sizes; 1 large onion, pureed; 2 tablespoons ginger paste; 2 tablespoons garlic paste; 3 medium tomatoes, pureed; 2 tablespoons garam masala; 4 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves; 1/2 cup butter; 2 tablespoons butter, for basting; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon of natural red food coloring; green chili; cilantro (to garnish); salt

Servings: persons

2 lbs chicken, washed skin and fat removed and cut into bite sizes
1 large onion, pureed
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 tablespoons garlic paste
3 medium tomatoes, pureed
2 tablespoons garam masala
4 bay leaves
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons butter, for basting
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of natural red food coloring
green chili
cilantro (to garnish)
salt

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marinade chicken or tofu.
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In a baking dish place chicken or tofu pieces pour lemon juice on top. Add.
3
a pinch of salt mix and leave aside for 15 minutes
4
whisk together yogurt 1 tsbp of the garam marsala, food colouring, 1 tsp of the garlic 1 tbsp of the ginger.
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Add to the baking dish. mix and coat pieces.
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Refrigerate for 8 hours.
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Baking instructions.
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Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
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mix the remaining spices in a pot and cook on low heat with a bit of the butter add the remaining garlic and ginger cook for about a minute sautee.
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add tomato and onion cook for about 10 mins on meduim heat
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turn off heat.
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add cream and butter
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now pour mixture over chicken in baking dish mix until pieces are all coated.
14
cover the dish and bake untill meat is done about 20 minutes. stir in fress cilantro and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chicken, washed skin and fat removed and cut into bite sizes, 1 large onion, pureed, 2 tablespoons ginger paste, 2 tablespoons garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Butter Chicken Or Tofu 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Butter Chicken Or Tofu

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