Makkhani Murghi (Chicken in Butter Sauce) Recipe

Name: Makkhani Murghi (Chicken in Butter Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons tomato puree (passata); 1 x water to mix; 1 inch ginger cube, fresh, peeled, grated finely; 1/2 pint cream; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 each green chili peppers hot, fresh, finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon coriander fresh , finely chopped; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds roasted and ground; 4 ounces butter, unsalted; 1 x chicken Tandoori-style, freshly cooked

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons tomato puree (passata)
1 x water to mix
1 inch ginger cube, fresh, peeled, grated finely
1/2 pint cream
1 teaspoon garam masala
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 each green chili peppers hot, fresh, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon coriander fresh , finely chopped
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin seeds roasted and ground
4 ounces butter, unsalted
1 x chicken Tandoori-style, freshly cooked

1
Put the tomato paste in a clear measuring jug.
2
Add water slowly, mixing as you go, to make up 8 fl ozs of tomato sauce.
3
Add the ginger, cream, garam masala, salt, sugar, green chili, cayenne, coriander, lemon juice, and ground roasted cumin seeds.
4
Mix Well.
5
Heat the butter in a wide saute pan or a large frying pan.
6
When butter has melted, add all the ingredients in the measuring jug.
7
Bring to a simmer and cook on medium heat for a minute, mixing in the butter as you do so.
8
Add the chicken pieces (but not their accumulated juices).
9
Stir once and put the chicken pieces on a warm serving platter.
10
Extra sauce should be spooned over the top.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons tomato puree (passata), 1 x water to mix, 1 inch ginger cube, fresh, peeled, grated finely, 1/2 pint cream, and more.

Yes, Makkhani Murghi (Chicken in Butter Sauce) 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 (Chicken in Butter Sauce)

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