Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a popular Indian dish known for its rich, creamy tomato-based sauce. This dish features tender chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a velvety sauce made with butter, cream, and aromatic spices. It's a perfect balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.
step 1
Marinate the chicken pieces in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala for at least 2 hours or overnight.
step 2
Heat oil in a pan and cook the marinated chicken until it's lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
step 3
In the same pan, melt butter and add chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and spices. Cook until onions are soft.
step 4
Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates. Add cream and the cooked chicken. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
500g boneless chicken
1 cup yogurt
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp butter
1 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup fresh cream
Salt to taste
Large Mixing Bowl
Heavy Bottom Pan
Measuring Spoons
Wooden Spoon