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Writer's pictureSavia Maria Colaco

Authentic Butter Chicken

Total time : 75 minutes Servings : 6-7 Cuisine : Indian


Ingredients : For marinate :

  • 500 grams Chicken ,boneless

  • 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder

  • 3 tablespoons Ginger - Garlic paste

  • 3 tablespoons Lemon juice

  • 1 cup Hung yogurt

  • Salt to taste

For curry paste:

  • 8-10 Black peppercorns

  • 5-6 Cloves

  • 3 inch sticks Cinnamon

  • 2 Bay leaves

  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder

  • 2 tablespoons Cumin powder

  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder

  • 1 teaspoon Tomatoes , chopped

  • 500 grams Onions ,chopped

  • 10 Garlic cloves

  • 50 grams Cashew nuts

  • 1 tablespoon Dried fenugreek leaves

  • 2 tablespoons Honey

  • 100 grams Butter

  • 20 grams Ginger

  • 2 teaspoons Red chilli powder

  • 3 tablespoons Coriander powder

  • 500 ml Milk

  • Salt to taste

  • 3 tbsp Full cream ,for garnish



Instructions :

Step 1

Marinate chicken with marinate ingredients and set aside for an hour.


Step 2

Dry roast peppercorns,cloves,cinnamon and bay leaves till fragrant. Place curry paste ingredients in a pressure cooker.Take a piece of muslin cloth and add the roasted spices and seal to make a bundle .


Step 3

Add the spice bundle, milk and water in the cooker. Cover and pressure cook for 25-30 minutes. After 1 whistle, reduce heat and cook further. Remove from heat and rest for ½ an hour. Puree the cooked ingredients into a smooth gravy. Transfer into a deep non-stick pan.


Step 4

Tandoor the marinated chicken and cook turning sides for 2-3 minutes or till lightly browned.Add the chicken to the gravy . Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Add cream . And Voila !!!

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