Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

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Recipe Summary Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

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.

Ingredients | Chicken Thigh Fillet Recipes Nz

⅓ cup plain nonfat yogurt

1 tablespoon tandoori masala powder

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

½ onion, chopped

1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger

1 clove garlic

2 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided

2 teaspoons garam masala

¼ teaspoon Indian chili powder

1 cup tomato sauce

1 cup half and half

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves

1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Stir the yogurt and tandoori masala powder together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Drain and discard any excess marinade.

Puree the onion, ginger, and garlic with the water in a blender until it forms a smooth paste; set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Fry the onion paste in the hot oil until the moisture is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the garam masala and chili powder over the mixture; cook 1 minute more. Pour the tomato sauce into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan along with the half and half; bring to a boil. Add the butter, fenugreek leaves, and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes.

Info | Chicken Thigh Fillet Recipes Nz

prep: 20 mins cook: 30 mins additional: 1 hr total: 1 hr 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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