Butter Chicken

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes + 1 hr for marinating
  • Cook Time: 22-28 minutes (30-38 minutes if baking)
  • Serves: 4-5
  • Freezing: excellent

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On top of the list at most Indian restaurants. Now you can get the same great taste at home.

  • Ingredients:

  • Marinade:
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Kashmiri lal mirch powder
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) paprika
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) cumin powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garam masala
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) coriander powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) plain yogurt
  • 1½ tbsp (22 mL) olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 lb (454 grams) chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) ghee or olive oil to baste
  • Gravy:
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) cashews
  • ½ cup (125 mL) water
  • Sauce:
  • ¼ cup (50 mL) butter
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) ginger garlic paste
  • 2½ cups (625 mL) tomatoes, peeled, pureéd
  • 1½ tbsp (22 mL) coriander powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) Kashmiri lal mirch powder
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) garam masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1½ tbsp (22 mL) kasuri methi
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) dark brown sugar
  • Method:

  • Mix marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Soak cashews in water for 1 hour. Grind to paste. Set aside.
  • Preheat grill to medium high heat or oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Remove chicken from marinade and thread onto skewers. Discard remaining marinade. Grill for 5-8 minutes until almost done. Or bake on a foil lined and greased baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, until almost done. Baste a couple of times in between with ghee or oil.  Keep utensils clean to prevent contamination from raw chicken juice.
  • Heat a thick bottom pan on medium high heat. Add butter. As it melts, add ginger garlic paste. Sauté for 20-25 seconds.
  • Stir in tomato pureé. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until it turns into a loose sauce.
  • Add coriander, Kashmiri lal mirch, garam masala and salt. Stir. Simmer on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add kasuri methi, cashew paste and dark brown sugar. Stir well.
  • Add chicken. Mix well to coat with sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes on medium low heat.
  • Turn off heat. Let rest for 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve with hot naan, rice and a side of salad.
  • Tip:

  • For a party or gathering, grill chicken and prepare sauce in advance. Just heat the two together before serving.
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