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Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) Recipe
by Navaneetham Krishnan

Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)

A blend of creamy, peppery and natural sour tang from the yogurt into the tender and juicy chicken pieces.

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: Indian
Cook time: Servings: 4 person

Goes Well With: a side dish with rice

Ingredients

  • 400g chicken - cut into bite sizes
  • 1-2 tbsp yogurt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2-3 sprigs curry leaves
  • 1 tsp garam masala/all spice powder
  • Salt to taste
  • For the curry paste (blend/ground with water for a thick paste)
  • 1 tsp kas-kas/poppy seeds
  • 5 garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 1 tbsp pepper (or as per taste)
  • 1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Directions

  1. Heat butter and fry curry paste over low heat till aromatic.
  2. Put in chicken and garam masala and stir into the paste.
  3. Season with salt and pour 1/2 liter of water.
  4. (More water for more gravy)
  5. Simmer till chicken is cooked.
  6. Add curry leaves and yogurt.
  7. Stir quickly and remove from heat.