Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe

Name: Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 5 roma tomatoes, seeded, diced; 125 g natural yoghurt; 500 g chicken breast fillets, chopped (skinless); 125 g butter; 2 red capsicums, sliced; 2 brown onions, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup thickened cream; ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, crushed
5 roma tomatoes, seeded, diced
125 g natural yoghurt
500 g chicken breast fillets, chopped (skinless)
125 g butter
2 red capsicums, sliced
2 brown onions, thinly sliced
⅓ cup thickened cream
¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped

1
mix the spices, salt, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and yogurt together in a large bowl.
2
add the chicken pieces and toss well to coat.
3
marinate in the refridgerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
4
melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
5
add the capsicums and onion and cook, stirring, until the onion softens.
6
add the chicken mixture and cook, stirring, 5 to 10 minutes or until the chicken changes colour.
7
increase heat to medium- high and stir in the cream and coriander.
8
cook until mixture just begins to boil, stirring continuously.
9
serve immediately with rice.

619

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons dried chili pepper flakes, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Murgh Makhani (Indian 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.

Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

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