Butter chicken, also known as 'murgh Makhani' is a popular dish in India. It is a famous Dish in Indian restaurents. It is served with roti or naan (an Indian bread), or you can also serve this with rice.
Cook Time: 40 mins approx.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Additional Time: 1 hrs
Total Time: 1 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients:-
- 1 tablespoon tandoori masala powder
- ⅓ cup plain yogurt
- 1 ½ pounds skinless,boneless chicken thighs
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon Indian chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 teaspoons gram masala
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Mix the tandoori masala powder and yougurt together in a large bowl, add the chicken and and mix it well with the yogurt and masala.
Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 2
Put the ginger, Onion, and garlic with the water in a blender or mixer and make a fine smooth paste; set aside.
Step 3
Heat 1.5 tablespoon oil in a large panover medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until it turns light brown on all sides, after 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Heat the 2 tablespoons oil in another pan. Fry the onion,giner & garlice paste in the hot oil until the moisture is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the garam masala and chili powder over the onion mixture. Pour the tomato sauce into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan ; bring to a boil. Add the butter, fenugreek leaves, and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the chicken pieces turns brownish, Serve and enjoy.
FAQ
1. What do we call makhani in English?
Makhani is a Punjabi word meaning "butter". Murgh Makhani also known as "Butter Chicken".
2. What is the main ingredient in "Murgh Makhani"?
The main ingredient in "Murgh Makhani" is Butter Chicken
3. How "Murgh Makhani" is Served?
It is Mostly served with Naan or roti (Indian Bread)
4. How Much time it take to cook "Murgh Makhani"?
It takes Approx. 2 hours
