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Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

Serves:

4 Servings

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About the Recipe

Ingredients

  • â…“ cup plain nonfat yogurt

  • 1 tablespoon tandoori masala powder

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided

  • 2 teaspoons garam masala

  • ¼ teaspoon Indian chili powder

  • 1 cup tomato sauce

  • 1 cup half-and-half

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1


Stir the yogurt and tandoori masala powder in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Drain and discard any excess marinade.


Step 2


Puree the onion, ginger, and garlic with the water in a blender until it forms a smooth paste; set aside.


Step 3


Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.


Step 4


Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet. Fry the onion paste in the hot oil until the moisture is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the garam masala and chili powder over the mixture; cook for 1 minute more. Pour in tomato sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 5 minutes.


Step 5


Return chicken to the skillet along with the half-and-half; bring to a boil. Add butter, fenugreek leaves, and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until chicken pieces are no longer pink in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes.







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