Butter Chicken

16 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken breast regular packages of, or thighs, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 2 onions finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tomatoes large, finely chopped
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    1. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of yogurt, and the cubed chicken.
  2. 2
    2. Mix well and cover with plastic wrap - put into the fridge to marinate for a few hours or over night
  3. 3
    3. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil and saute onions until golden brown
  4. 4
    4. Add garlic and ginger paste
  5. 5
    5. Add tomatoe puree and allow to cook for 5 minutes
  6. 6
    6. Add butter
  7. 7
    7. Add the marinated chicken (along with the yogurt) and cook thoroughly
  8. 8
    8. Add garam masala, sugar, chili powder, coriander, and cumin
  9. 9
    9. Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes and add salt to taste
  10. 10
    10. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if desired

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