Makkhani Murghi (Butter Chicken) Recipe

Name: Makkhani Murghi (Butter Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs skinless chicken, and cubed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 14 pint plain yogurt; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 inches cinnamon sticks, broken up; 6 green cardamoms; 6 cloves; 8 dried red chilies; 6 peppercorns; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 tablespoons tomato puree; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 14 pint fresh single cream

Servings: persons

3 lbs skinless chicken, and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
14 pint plain yogurt
1 lemon, juice of
2 inches cinnamon sticks, broken up
6 green cardamoms
6 cloves
8 dried red chilies
6 peppercorns
1 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons tomato puree
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 pint fresh single cream

1
Mix together in a large bowl the yogurt with the lemon juice.
2
beat well.
3
In a grinder grind the cinnamon stick, cardamoms, cloves,chillies and the peppercorns, till fine.
4
Mix the spices into the yogurt.
5
Add the chicken stir well to ensure that the meat is coated with the spice mix.
6
Allow 2 hours to marinate.
7
Crush the ginger and garlic with the salt to make a pulp.
8
Heat the oil in a pan and fry the garlic and ginger pulp, for 1 minute.
9
Add the chicken and cook for 10 mmins.
10
Add the tomato puree and butter, reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes.
11
In a separate pan put the tomatoes and ground cinnamon, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer to reduce the mix by half.
12
Rub the tomatoes through a sieve and add to the chicken, cook for 5 minutes.
13
Add the cream and stir.
14
Serve with plain boiled rice.

2357

kcal

Calories

155

Fat

118

Carbs

133

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs skinless chicken, and cubed, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Makkhani Murghi (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.

Makkhani Murghi (Butter Chicken)

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