Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish that is enjoyed by many people around the world. Here’s a recipe for making butter chicken:
Ingredients:
- 500g boneless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnishing
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken cubes with the yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and garam masala powder. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
- Add the marinated chicken and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is partially cooked.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the tomatoes are fully cooked and the mixture thickens.
- Add the heavy cream and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add salt to taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan bread or steamed rice.
Enjoy your homemade butter chicken!