Butter Chicken

Prep time : 15 mins

Cook time : 30 mins

Total time : 30 mins

Author :Vahchef

Main Ingredient : Chicken

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Servings : 0 persons

Published date : November 18, 2016

Ingredients used in Butter Chicken

Method:

Step 1: Coat chicken in half the garlic and half the ginger, 1tsp chilli powder and pinch salt. Step 2: Heat large frypan over high heat. Add 1 tbsp oil and when hot add the chicken and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until golden. Transfer to plate put aside. Step 3: Allow pan to cool to medium heat then add the remaining oil, cumin seeds, cardamom pods and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes stirring until onion softens. Step 4: Add the remaining garlic, ginger, chilli powder, coriander powder, tomatoes, garam masala and water and mix well. Place lid on pan and cook on slow simmer for a further 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Step 5: Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2 minutes. Add to blender together with coconut milk and melted butter and blend until creamy. Step 6: Return the blended mixture to the pan, add the chicken. Add tomato sauce/ketchup to bring to light orange colour and salt to taste. Heat for 3 minutes on medium. Serve topped with fresh coriander with rice and naan on the side.