Indian Butter Chicken - Murgh Makhani (From Scratch)
Indian Butter Chicken - Murgh Makhani (From Scratch)

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WHY IS IT CALLED BUTTER CHICKEN. Created by Kundan Lal Gujral, you may notice that Butter Chicken (known as murgh makhani — chicken with butter), is similar to British tikka masala. Prepared in a buttery gravy with the addition of cream gives the curry sauce a silky smooth rich texture.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook indian butter chicken - murgh makhani (from scratch) using 37 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Indian Butter Chicken - Murgh Makhani (From Scratch):
  1. Take 600 g Chicken Meat (cut into pieces)
  2. Get [Marinade]
  3. Prepare 1/2 cup Yoghurt
  4. Take 20 g Garlic (minced)
  5. Make ready 20 g Ginger (minced)
  6. Get 20 g Green Chillies (deseed, minced)
  7. Make ready 1-2 Tbsp Garam Masala (see below)
  8. Make ready 1/2 tsp Salt
  9. Prepare [Garam Masala] - Grounded, mix well and stored
  10. Make ready 1 Tbsp Cumin Powder
  11. Prepare 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  12. Get 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  13. Make ready 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder, or Chilli Powder or Paprika
  14. Make ready 1 tsp Black Pepper (Ground or Powder)
  15. Get 2 g Nutmeg (Buah Pala)
  16. Make ready 2 g Mace (Bunga Buah Pala)
  17. Take 4 pc Cardamom Pods (ground)
  18. Get 4 pc Cloves (ground)
  19. Make ready 1 pc Bay Leaf (crushed)
  20. Get [Tomato Puree]
  21. Get 600 g Tomatoes (diced)
  22. Make ready 20 g Butter
  23. Make ready 20 g Garlic (minced)
  24. Take 5 pc Cardamom Pods
  25. Get 4 pc Cloves
  26. Take 3 pc Mace
  27. Get 2 g Salt
  28. Make ready 1 cup Water
  29. Make ready [Butter Sauce]
  30. Take 40 g Butter
  31. Take 20 g Ginger (chopped finely)
  32. Make ready 20 g Green Chillies (deseed, chopped finely)
  33. Prepare 1-2 tsp Chilli Powder (Kashmiri, Paprika or any)
  34. Prepare 1 cup Cream (Heavy, Double or Whip)
  35. Get 2 Tbsp Honey
  36. Get 30 g Fresh Coriander (Garnish)
  37. Take 1/2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds

This is a simple home version of butter chicken, also known as 'murgh' or 'chicken makhani,' a popular dish in Indian restaurants. This is best served with naan, an Indian bread, or you can also serve this with basmati rice. UK curry lovers can't seem to get enough of Chicken Tikka Masala; the one thing that gets the appetite going for most Indians undoubtedly has to be 'Butter Chicken' or Murgh Makhani. Most Mughlai and Punjabi restaurants will serve you a plate of this goodness as do dhabas and street vendors.

Instructions to make Indian Butter Chicken - Murgh Makhani (From Scratch):
  1. MARINADE: blend the Garlic, Green Chilli and Ginger. Add the Paste, Yogurt, Salt and Garam Masala to the Chicken and mix well. Marinate for 30 minutes to overnight.
  2. TOMATOES: heat 20g of Butter in a pan. Fry the Garlic, Cardamom Pods, Cloves and Mace until fragrant. Then add the Tomatoes, mix well and fry for 1 minute. Next, add water and bring it to a simmer. Cook until the Liquid is reduced, the Tomatoes have dissolved and soften. TURN OFF the heat, set aside and let it cool.
  3. CHICKEN TIKKA: when ready, either fry, grill or bake the Chicken to your desire. If you are Frying or Grilling, cook it until brown all over. Set aside.
  4. PUREE TOMATO: once the Tomatoes are cooled, blend it until smooth. Then, strain the Liquid with a fine sieve and discard the impurities.
  5. BUTTER SAUCE: heat 40g of Butter in a big wok or deep pot. Fry the Ginger and Green Chillies until fragrant. Then add the Tomato Puree, Chicken Tikka, Chilli Powder, Honey, Fenugreek and mix well. Then add the Cream and continue to cook until the gravy thickens.
  6. SERVE: once the gravy thickens, serve it with rice and garnish with fresh coriander.

Mix the chillies, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, garam masala, salt, root ginger, garlic, tomatoes and yoghurt together in a large bowl. Day Before:Place chicken thigh pieces into a large bowl and toss with yogurt and lemon juice. Butter chicken recipe - This post will guide you how to make butter chicken at home that tastes absolutely delicious, flavor packed, creamy and rich. Butter chicken also known as chicken makhani is one of the most popular, lip smacking and delicious dishes that's been loved by many across the world. Paired with naan or kulcha is a delight which most Indians love during their restaurant visits.

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