Butter Chicken or Makhan Murg

READY IN: 1hrYIELD: 3 lbs

INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken
  • 6tablespoonsolive oil
  • 3teaspoonsgaram masala
  • 3tablespoonscornstarch
  • 1cupwater
  • 3lbsboneless chicken thighs, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Sauce
  • 6tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1shallot, finely chopped
  • 1white onion, chopped
  • 6tablespoonsbutter
  • 6teaspoonslemon juice
  • 2tablespoonsginger paste
  • 2tablespoonsgarlic paste
  • 2teaspoonsground cumin
  • 3teaspoonsgaram masala
  • 2teaspoonschili powder (adjust for taste)
  • 1bay leaf
  • 1cupplain yogurt
  • 1cuphalf-and-half
  • 28ouncestomato puree
  • 1teaspoonsalt (to taste)
  • 1teaspoonblack pepper (to taste)
  • NUTRITION INFO

    Serving Size: 1 (432) g

    Servings Per Recipe:8

    Calories: 738.8

    Calories from Fat 538 g 73 %

    Total Fat 59.8 g 92 %

    Saturated Fat 18.4 g 92 %

    Cholesterol 181.1 mg 60 %

    Sodium 565.4 mg 23 %

    Total Carbohydrate18.1 g 6 %

    Dietary Fiber 2.6 g 10 %

    Sugars 7.1 g 28 %

    Protein 33.7 g 67 %

    DIRECTIONS

  • Chicken: Heat 6 tb olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned. Reduce heat and season with 3 teaspoons Garam Masala. Move chicken to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Sauce: Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Saute challot and onion until soft and translucent. Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook mixture for 1-2 minutes to combine, stirring frequently. Add tomato sauce, half-and-half, and yogurt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add cornstarch to water and mix thoroughly and then add to sauce mixture. Simmer for another 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Mix chicken and sauce and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • Serve over your favorite rice.
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