Butter chicken

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Butter chicken is one of the richest of Indian dishes and the most popular; succulent chicken pieces wrapped in a combination of cream, tomatoes and aromatic spices and dollops of butter.

Served with Butter naans , Roti, Plain Paratha, basmati rice for a simple Indian meal.

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*I had 3kg chicken pieces!

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Chicken marination:

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1 whole lime juice

3 to 4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili

3 to 4 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon garam masala (adjust to taste)

2 teaspoon kasuri methi (or dried fenugreek leaves)

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon cumin powder (optional)

1 teaspoon coriander powder (optional)

2 tsp ginger paste (2 cubes)

2 tsp garlic paste (2 cubes)

1/2 cup yoghurt

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Mix well and cover. Let the chicken rest in the marinade for a minimum of 1 day in the refrigerator. The longer, the better.

In a pot, add 4 tbsps of oil, some fresh chilli & cumin seeds, and let it fragrant

Then, add chicken, a little water and cook thoroughly.

set aside .

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tomato and almond paste:

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To a blender, add 1 can of tomatoes and 4 tbsp of almond powder (or cashews)

Blend into a paste

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ingredients for buttery gravy:

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6-7 tablespoon butter

1 stick cinnamon

3 green cardamoms

2 Cloves

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 cube ginger

1 cube garlic

3 to 4 green / red chillies (deseed or slit)

1 to 2 teaspoon paprika (adjust to suit your taste and colour)

Salt to taste

1½ to 2 teaspoon garam masala (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon cumin powder (optional)

1 teaspoon coriander powder (optional)

1 teaspoon kasuri methi crushed

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Heat the butter in a pan & add cinnamon, cloves & cardamoms. When sizzling, add cumin seeds, ginger, garlic cubes & green chillies. Fry on medium heat for 1-2 mins; till the raw smell goes away.

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Turn off the heat. Stir in the red chilli powder, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder and kasuri methi

Add your tomato/almond paste & some water

Cover partially and let boil on a medium heat, stirring often, until thick. This takes about 10/ 15 mins, depending on your heat & cookware.

Add it to your chicken

Mix well.

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Pour ½ cup hot water (if the sauce is too thick) and simmer for a few minutes.

Finally, add ur preferred amount of double cream

Garnish and serve

Enjoy!!

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