Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, cut into thin wedges; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 teaspoons crushed fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper; 1 tablespoon coriander powder; 500 g diced chicken (, breast or thigh fillet); 1/4 cup ground almonds; 1 (225 g) can peeled whole tomatoes (with juice); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup natural yoghurt

13 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, cut into thin wedges
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons crushed fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
1 tablespoon coriander powder
500 g diced chicken (, breast or thigh fillet)
1/4 cup ground almonds
1 (225 g) can peeled whole tomatoes (with juice)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup natural yoghurt

Directions

1

In a large pan, heat the butter until it is frothy.
2

Add the onions and the cinnamon to the pan and fry lightly.
3

When the onions are soft, stir in the garlic and ginger, then add the turmeric, chilli and coriander, and saute over a medium heat.
4

Add the chicken and saute stirring constantly until the chicken meat turns white.
5

Add the ground almonds, tomatoes and tomato paste.
6

Mix thoroughly, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
7

Add the yoghurt and heat through gently before serving.