Butter Chicken
Directions
- 1Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- 2Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 3Add fresh turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and garam masala to the chicken.
- 4Add three tablespoons of yogurt and a little oil to the chicken and mix well.
- 5Heat some oil in a frying pan.
- 6Slice the red onion and add it to the hot pan to start caramelizing.
- 7Add a couple of cardamom seeds to the onions.
- 8Add cloves to the onions.
- 9Slice fresh ginger and add it to the pan.
- 10Slice chili and add it to the pan.
- 11Add garlic to the pan.
- 12Add butter to the onions and other aromatics and stir.
- 13Chop fresh cilantro, using the stalks for the sauce.
- 14Add the cilantro stalks to the pan with the onions and other aromatics.
- 15Add garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the pan and toast the spices.
- 16Add another touch of butter to the pan.
- 17Start cooking the marinated chicken in a separate pan until it’s golden brown and delicious.
- 18Once the onions are caramelized, add tomato sauce to the pan and stir.
- 19As the sauce starts to boil, add double cream and stir until it reaches a rich color.
- 20Add a touch of lemon juice to the sauce.
- 21Transfer the sauce mixture into a blender.
- 22Blend the sauce slowly until smooth, as it is hot.
- 23Pass the blended sauce through a sieve back into the pan to ensure smoothness.
- 24Add the cooked chicken to the smooth sauce.
- 25Add a couple of knobs of butter to the chicken and sauce mixture.
- 26Grate some lemon zest into the dish.
- 27Add fresh cilantro in at the end.
- 28Serve the butter chicken in a bowl.
- 29Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh turmeric
- Cumin
- Ground coriander
- Cayenne pepper
- Garam masala
- 3 tablespoons Yogurt
- Oil
- Red onion
- Cardamom seeds
- Cloves
- Ginger
- Chili
- Garlic
- Butter
- Fresh cilantro
- Tomato sauce
- Double cream
- Lemon juice
- Lemon zest
Equipment
Mixing bowlFrying panCutting boardKnifeSpoonBlenderStrainerGrater
Tips
- Use the cilantro stalks for the sauce and the tops for garnish.
- Blend the sauce slowly as it is hot.
- Pass the sauce through a sieve for a smooth consistency.
- Add fresh cilantro in at the end for extra freshness.
- Add a couple of knobs of butter and lemon zest at the end for flavor and richness.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lemon wedge for serving.
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown and delicious looking.
- Make sure to caramelize the red onions before adding other ingredients for a rich flavor.
- Toast the spices with the onions and other aromatics to enhance their flavor before adding the tomato sauce.
- Cook the chicken until it looks absolutely delicious before combining with the sauce.
- Stir the double cream into the sauce until it becomes a really nice, rich color.
- Blend the sauce until it's smooth, then pass it through a sieve for an even smoother consistency.
- Use a good non-stick pan for cooking the chicken and the sauce.
- Be generous with the butter as it contributes to the richness of the butter chicken.
- Ensure all spices are well incorporated with the chicken and onions for maximum flavor absorption.
- Add fresh lemon zest at the end for a bright, fresh finish to the dish.
- Don’t rush the caramelization process for the onions, as this develops depth of flavor for the sauce.
- The goal is a 'curry in a hurry', so work efficiently and have all ingredients prepped beforehand.
- Marinating the chicken in yogurt helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
- The blend of spices, including garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, creates an authentic flavor profile.
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