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Butter Chicken Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Iffyo / All my dishes 2 years ago It takes quite a looooog time to prepare ,but trust me it is worth all the hardwork!! it is truly MOUTHWATERING!!! Prep:1m Cook:1m Servings:8	Iffyo
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serve with naan

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Ingredients

For the Gravy:

Vegetable oil-1/4cup

Garam masala (whole)-10g

Ginger garlic paste-1tbsp

Red Chili powder- 2tsp

Turmeric powder- 1/2tsp

Coriander seeds powder- 1/4tsp

Garam masala powder- 1/4tsp

Cumin seed powder- 1/4tsp

Salt- to taste

For the white paste:

Tomatoes – 3

Onions- 3

Watermelon seeds-50g

Cashew nuts- 50g

Sesame seeds- 1tbsp

Turmeric powder- 1/4tsp

Butter Chicken:

Chicken- 500g

Butter- 50 g

Vegetable oil- 1cup

Cumin seeds- 1/2tsp

Dried fengreek leaves(Kasuri methi)- 1/2tsp

Onion chopped – 1

Tomato chopped – 1

Gravy

Garam masala powder- 1/2tsp

Coriander seed powder-1/2tsp

Red chili powder- 1tbsp

Salt- to taste

Tomato sauce- 1 tbsp

Orange-red food color- 2 pinches or as required

Coriander leaves (finely chopped) - 1/2 bunch

Directions

Procedure:

Grind tomatoes to a fine paste; set this aside.

Cut onions into 4 pieces each, boil these with ½ tsp turmeric powder; when done strain the water and grind to a fine paste, keep this aside.

Now boil together watermelon seeds, cashew nuts & sesame seeds; when done strain the water and grind to a fine paste, keep this aside.

Heat oil in a wok; add whole garam masala, ginger-garlic paste & fry for about 2-3

minutes.

Now add tomato paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander seed powder, and salt; fry until oil separates out.

Now add onion paste, fry for 2-3 minutes; then add white paste, stir well and let this cook for about 10 minutes, until it doesn’t smell of white paste, on medium flame

Butter Chicken:

Heat butter & oil in a large pan; add cumin seeds, kasuri methi, and chopped onion, sauté until onion turns transparent; now add chopped tomatoes, fry for 4-5 minutes.

Now add basic gravy, garam masala powder, coriander seed powder, red chili powder, salt, chicken pieces, tomato sauce, orange-red food color, add a cup of water, stir well & cover the pan with a lid; let this cook till chicken is tender.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

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Comments

berry 2 years ago said:
Oh my.... !!! This recipe is delicious!!!! Rated 5. How did you know that I would love it??? Dear, Thanks to sent me it!! you so sweet!, I am mailing it to a special friend I have from India!

crystalwaters 2 years ago said:
Love these beautiful authentic Indian recipes ~ do please keep them coming! :-)

cakelady 2 years ago said:
This looks soooo good! I have never eaten watermelon seeds. Who knew? If I can't find them, any other type of seed I could substitute? Can't wait to try this. Thanks!

sunny 2 years ago said:
WOW - this looks like an amazing recipe. Yes, a bit time consuming, but surely worth it.

I printed it out and will try it, thanks for sharing it. = )

vindee 2 years ago said:
WOW...sounds great. A bit tedious...but i guess that's why it tastes soooo good!! Thank u

ambus 2 years ago said:
Mmmmmmmmmmmmm... this looks "finger lickin
good"! but I'll have to reduce the chillies a bit.

trackwidow 2 years ago said:
This sounds really good, a little time consuming, but good.

kyotofoodie 1 year, 12 months ago said:
Hey Iffyo!

Umm, I am going to try this one!

I am having a dinner party coming up, a slumber party actually. It looks like I can get all the ingredients even in Kyoto (it will be pricey though).

Thanks for sharing!!

kyotofoodie 1 year, 12 months ago said:
No photo?

leslierose_64 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Looks really delicious.. love chicken... i would love to cook this but some ingredients are foreign to me. im not sure where to look for them. or maybe i just dont know where to look....hehehe... i'll definitely save this for future reference...

yum yum!

linebb956 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Wow... I asked for some Indian recipes.. Girl U delivered! Thanks!

robertg 1 year, 11 months ago said:
Will make this altho down here it might not be possible to get everything in the recipe, so will have to wing it. If it tastes as good as it sounds, it will be made quite often,thanks...Bob

lor 1 year, 10 months ago said:
BUTTER CHICKEN!!! What are you trying to do to me? Good grief, we LOVE BUTTER CHICKEN!!! I have my own version but your's looks to good to be true. You know, I could surround myself with Butter Chicken and Chocolate and I'd be a HAPPY camper LOL Cheers!!!
P.S. Yup, another "5" ;-)

haleema55 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Hmmm well i'm about to try this butter chicken of yours, wish me luck! :) let you know how it turned it, okay

take care!

223552 12 months ago said:
It seems to be one of the longest recepies i have seen for a while!!! Sure worth a try. Will let you know how it turns out!

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