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 &
@foodiesunite for this beautiful contest where we share different kinds of dishes all around the world.
( Using tomatoes )
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
Marinate chicken with the spices at least 30 min.
fry marinated chicken breast halfway
Set aside
In a same Pan, splutter cumin seeds
Add in onions, saute till translucent
Add in ginger garlic paste, saute till raw smell is gone.
Add in 2 cups of water, tomatoes, Cashews, chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, fenugreek leaves,salt.
Simmer for 7 minutes or till the tomatoes are cooked, put to low fire.
Puree gravy till smooth texture
In the same pan, add in butter
Pour in puree gravy
Add in chicken. Put to lid, cook for 10 more minutes
Add in cream, stir. Simmer for 3 more min.
And your butter chicken is ready to serve. It is accompanied with rice , dosa or chappati.
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