Hive Creative Contest - Butter chicken

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This subtle flavourful dish is a combination of tomatoes, herbs & spices, butter and cream. Today, I am happy to share how I cook my family's favourite butter chicken.

Beforehand, I would like to thank you to zord189@zord189 & foodiesunite@foodiesunite for this beautiful contest where we share different kinds of dishes all around the world.
( Using tomatoes )
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Ingredients:

For marination:
Chicken breast 500grms
Chili powder 1/2 tbspn.
Coriander powder 1tspn
Ginger turmeric garlic paste 1/2 tspn

For sauce:
Cumin seeds 1/4 tbspn
Tomatoes 2med.
Cashew nuts 10-15pcs.
Dried Fenugreek leaves 1tspn
Onion 2 big
Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tbspn
Chili powder 1/2 tbspn
Coriander powder 1/2 tbspn
Garam masala powder 1/4 tbspn
Cream
Butter

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Marinate chicken with the spices at least 30 min.

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fry marinated chicken breast halfway

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Set aside

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In a same Pan, splutter cumin seeds

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Add in onions, saute till translucent

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Add in ginger garlic paste, saute till raw smell is gone.

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Add in 2 cups of water, tomatoes, Cashews, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, fenugreek leaves,salt.

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Simmer for 7 minutes or till the tomatoes are cooked, put to low fire.

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Puree gravy till smooth texture

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In the same pan, add in butter

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Pour in puree gravy

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Add in chicken. Put to lid, cook for 10 more minutes

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Add in cream, stir. Simmer for 3 more min.

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And your butter chicken is ready to serve. It is accompanied with rice , dosa or chappati.

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Good food Good life!
Stay healthy and safe!
Peace and love to all!
Thank you very much!

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