Name: Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500g boneless chicken, cut into pieces; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp ginger garlic paste; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp fenugreek leaves (dried); 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup tomato puree; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp honey; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe

Karlene Martinson Modified: July 18, 2024

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How To Make Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g boneless chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp fenugreek leaves (dried)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup tomato puree
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp honey
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin powder, paprika, and salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
Heat butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown.
Stir in tomato puree, fenugreek leaves, and honey. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Pour in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.

Nutrition

Calories : 462kcal
Total Fat : 30g
Saturated Fat : 17g
Cholesterol : 146mg
Sodium : 427mg
Total Carbohydrates : 12g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 8g
Protein : 36g

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