Easy Butter Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Marinate the chicken with coriander powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, garam masala, tumeric powder and yogurt.
  2. 2Air fry the marinated chicken.
  3. 3Blend tomatoes and cashew nuts to make a tomato puree.
  4. 4Chop onions, garlic, and ginger.
  5. 5Add a tablespoon of ghee to a pan.
  6. 6Fry the chopped onions until golden.
  7. 7Add coriander powder, chilli powder, cumin powder, and garam masala to the pan.
  8. 8Add the tomato puree to the pan.
  9. 9Add water and let the masala cook, stirring to prevent burning.
  10. 10Evaporate all the water until the oil sizzles, indicating the masala is properly cooked.
  11. 11Add a tablespoon of butter to the masala.
  12. 12Add water to level up the consistency of the curry.
  13. 13Add four tablespoons of double cream.
  14. 14Add the cooked chicken to the curry.
  15. 15Mix everything together.
  16. 16Add dried fenugreek if desired.
  17. 17Add honey to taste.
  18. 18Garnish with coriander.

Ingredients

  • 300 g chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp tumeric powder
  • yogurt
  • 1 tbls ghee
  • 1 onions
  • 3 tomatoes
  • 1 handful cashew nuts
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbls butter
  • 0.25 tsp dried fenugreek
  • 4 tbls heavy / double cream
  • honey
  • salt
  • coriander

Equipment

bowlair fryerblenderpanspatula

Tips

  • Use enough butter for the taste, but not enough to cause a heart attack.