Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)
Butter Chicken (or Chicken Makhani) is a popular dish at most Asian restaurants. This slightly spicy curry has a rich flavour.
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Ingredients
For the marinade
For the sauce
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Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Combine the chicken and the marinade. Allow to stand in the ‘fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the sauce: Heat the 2 tbsp of ghee in a pan and sauté the onions gently for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add the garlic & ginger paste and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Add the dry spices (but not the leaves) and cook for 30 seconds, then add the passata and dried leaves. Mix well and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and allow to cool slightly. Process well in a food processor or with a hand blender, then pass the sauce through a sieve. Place the sauce in the ‘fridge until ready to use.
- Heat the 3 tbsp of butter in a pan. Add the chicken and its marinade and cook gently for 5 minutes.
- Add in the tomato sauce, bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.
- Add in the cream and serve.
Titli's Tips
Garnish with coriander and serve with roti or rice.
You can also use chicken tikka with the sauce to make a butter chicken which has a slightly smokey flavour. Simply add the chicken tikka to the butter in Stage 6, pour on the tomato sauce and simmer for just a few minutes.
You can also use chicken tikka with the sauce to make a butter chicken which has a slightly smokey flavour. Simply add the chicken tikka to the butter in Stage 6, pour on the tomato sauce and simmer for just a few minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Calories 767
38%
Calories from Fat 413
Total Fat 45.9g
70%
Saturated Fat 26.1g
130%
Unsaturated Fat 15.0g
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Amount Per Serving
% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate 28.7g
9%
Dietary Fibre 5.1g
20%
Sugars 16.9g
Protein 61.8g
123%
Cholesterol 272.9mgs
90%
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