Here's a recipe for Butter Chicken, a popular Indian traditional food

Here's a recipe for Butter Chicken, a popular Indian traditional food

Ingredients:

  • 500 grams boneless chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat them evenly. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for best results.
  3. In a large pan, melt the butter and vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. Add the garam masala, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
  5. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
  6. Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan, along with the marinade. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the gravy.
  8. Adjust the seasoning as per taste and turn off the heat.
  9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  10. Serve hot with steamed rice, naan bread, or roti.
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For more Indian recipes, you can explore food blogs in India such as "Archana's Kitchen," "Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana." These blogs offer a wide range of traditional Indian recipes, including seafood dishes and street food favorites.