Butter Chicken, also known as "Murgh Makhani," is a beloved Indian dish. This recipe offers a simple way to recreate the rich, creamy, and mildly spiced tomato-based curry with tender pieces of chicken. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it's a delightful blend of flavors that will transport your taste buds to India.
Marinate the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and cook the marinated chicken until it's no longer pink. Set it aside.
Step 3
In the same pan, add 3 tablespoons of butter. Sauté the chopped onions and ginger-garlic paste until they turn golden brown.
Step 4
Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the mixture.
Step 5
Stir in the cooked chicken, cream, and honey. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Step 7
Serve hot with naan or steamed rice. Enjoy your homemade Butter Chicken!