Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe

This is a simple home version of butter chicken, also known as murgh or chicken makhani, a popular dish in Indian restaurants. It is best served with naan, an Indian bread, or basmati rice.

Ingredients: -

• ⅓ cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 1 tablespoon tandoori masala powder
• 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• ¼ teaspoon Indian chili powder
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe: -

• Marinate the Chicken: Mix plain nonfat yogurt and tandoori masala powder. Add boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces. Marinate for 1 hour.
• Prepare the Paste: Blend onion, ginger, garlic, and water into a smooth paste.
• Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, cook the chicken until lightly browned, then set aside.
• Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, fry the onion paste, add garam masala and chili powder, then pour in tomato sauce and cook.
• Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet, add half-and-half, butter, fenugreek leaves, and salt. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through.

Source: allrecipes.com