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Butter Chicken

Publication date: September 19, 2024

Butter chicken, traditionally known as murgh makhani, is an Indian dish originating in Delhi. It is a type of curry made from chicken with a spiced tomato and butter (makhan) sauce. Its sauce is known for its rich texture. It is similar to chicken tikka masala, which uses a tomato paste.

by robot: 51 min
1 person
Nutrition Facts
Calories
1403
kcal
Protein
162
g
Carbohydrate
39
g
Carbohydrate - of which sugars
14
g
Fat
68
g
Fat - of which saturates
22
g
Fibre
11
g
Sodium
8.34
g

How to Cook

  1. 0:00
    Turn the hob on to a medium temperature and pour the oil into a medium sized pot
  2. 2:18
    Add onions garlic, ginger & chilli, season with salt & pepper and gently cook for a few minutes stirring intermittently
  3. 10:57
    Turn up the hob to a high temperature and add the marinated chicken. Keep stirring the meat until browned all over
  4. 18:29
    Turn the hob down to medium and add the passata, water, almond paste and spices. Stir to combine
  5. 20:31
    Bring to the boil for around 1 minute, then turn back down to medium
  6. 21:34
    Leave to simmer for around 25 minutes stirrinng occasionally until the sauce is a thicker consistency. Turn the heat to low, then add the cream & butter
  7. 45:54
    Stir to combine, then switch the hob off and finish by stirring in the coriander
Ingredients
Small Dice Onion
100
g
Paste
27
g
Paste
27
g
Peppers (Chilli, Green)
12
g
Large Dice
750
g
Greek Yoghurt
45
g
Garam Masala
5.25
g
Chilli Powder (Mild)
5.5
g
Lemon Juice
23
g
Maldon Sea Salt
10
g
Passata
225
g
Water
200
g
Paste
50
g
Turmeric (Ground)
2.25
g
Coriander (Ground)
2.25
g
Ground Black Pepper
1.5
g
Cream (Single, Fresh)
80
g
Butter (Salted)
23
g
Chiffonade
12
g
Olive Oil
1
g
Equipments
Medium Pot (Left)
Slotted Spatula (KA)

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