Butter chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a popular Indian dish known for its creamy, spiced tomato-based sauce and tender, flavorful chicken. This recipe brings the taste of restaurant-style butter chicken to your home, perfect for a comforting meal.
Restaurant-Style Butter Chicken
Ingredients
For the Paste:
For the Marinade:
For Cooking the Chicken:
For the Gravy:
For Garnishing:
Instructions
Prepare the Paste:
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In a pan, heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp oil. Add the cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cloves, and black peppercorns.
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Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Then, add the chopped tomato and ginger-garlic paste. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
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Let this mixture cool, then grind it into a smooth paste.
Marinate the Chicken:
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In a bowl, mix the softened butter, yogurt, turmeric powder, and ginger-garlic paste (if using).
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Add the chicken pieces and coat them well with the marinade. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken:
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In a pan, heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp oil. Add the marinated chicken and fry until it is lightly browned and cooked through. Set aside.
Prepare the Gravy:
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In the same pan, add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp oil. Add the prepared paste and sauté for a few minutes.
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Add the red chili powder, coriander powder, meat masala, and garam masala. Cook until the spices are well-blended and the oil starts to separate from the masala.
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Add the cooked chicken and mix well. Pour in enough water to just cover the chicken.
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Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender and the gravy reaches your desired consistency.
Garnish:
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Just before serving, add 1 tsp butter, cream, and kasuri methi to the dish.
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Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve:
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Enjoy your restaurant-style butter chicken with naan, roti, or steamed rice.
Note
- Marination: For best results, marinate the chicken for longer (up to 4 hours) to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Spice Level: Adjust the red chili powder according to your heat preference.
- Creaminess: You can increase the amount of cream for a richer, creamier gravy.
- Kasuri Methi: Adding kasuri methi at the end enhances the flavor, giving the dish an authentic touch.