Butter Chicken

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 675 g boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons garam masala, divided
  • 4 teaspoons tandoori masala, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews, unsalted
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
  2. 2
    In a bowl combine chicken, olive oil, 3 tsp garam masala and 3 tsp tandoori masala. Refrigereate, covered, for at least 1 hour to let flavours develop. Can also sit overnight.
  3. 3
    in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, add onion and cook until soft. Add remaining 1 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp tandoori masala. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Add chicken, cook, stirring for about three minutes. Add tomatoes incl juices.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to low and, cover and simmer for 30 minute Stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine cashews and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minute
  7. 7
    Drain half the water and blend remaining water with cashews until oureed.
  8. 8
    Add pureed cashews to chicken and let simmer for 5 minute Stir in cream and cilantro.
  9. 9
    Serve with basmati rice.

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