Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

• 500 g Chicken (boneless)
• 0.5 cup Yogurt
• 3 tbsp Butter
• 0.25 cup Cream
• 1 cup Tomato puree
• 1 piece Onion (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 1 tsp Red chili powder
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tbsp Kasuri methi
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate chicken in yogurt, turmeric, chili powder, and salt for 2 hours.

2. 2

   Grill or pan-fry marinated chicken until charred. Set aside.

3. 3

   Melt butter. Sautu00e9 onion and ginger-garlic paste until golden.

4. 4

   Add tomato puree, chili powder, and garam masala. Cook for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Blend the sauce smooth. Return to pan.

6. 6

   Add grilled chicken pieces. Simmer for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in cream, kasuri methi, and sugar. Cook for 5 more minutes.

8. 8

   Serve with naan or basmati rice.

💡 Tips

Charring the chicken first adds smoky flavor.

Nutrition Info