Chicken Makhani
Directions
- 1Marinate chicken breast with lemon juice, minced garlic, minced ginger, garam masala, tandoori masala, ground coriander, and other spices.
- 2Mix in the spices thoroughly.
- 3Add yogurt and massage it into the chicken.
- 4Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken.
- 5In a large pot, melt ghee.
- 6Caramelize onions and tomatoes.
- 7Add garlic, minced ginger, bay leaves, and cardamom.
- 8Add cashews, more spices, and some water.
- 9Let the mixture simmer covered for about 20 minutes until everything is softened.
- 10Transfer the cooked mixture out of the pan.
- 11In the same pan, cook down the marinated chicken until browned.
- 12Pour in the blended tomato mixture over a strainer.
- 13Add butter and heavy cream to the chicken and sauce.
- 14Serve the chicken makhani with fluffy white rice.
Ingredients
- chicken breast
- lemon juice
- minced garlic
- minced ginger
- garam masala
- tandoori masala
- ground coriander
- spices
- yogurt
- ghee
- onions
- tomatoes
- bay leaves
- cardamom
- cashews
- water
- butter
- heavy cream
- fluffy white rice
Equipment
potpanstrainer