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Butter Chicken

A Butter Chicken curry dish that hails from the North of India.
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 18 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 boneless chicken thighs

Curry

  • 2 tablespoons ghee Indian butter
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1¼ tsp salt
  • cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Blend the spices with the oil.
  2. Add the yogurt and mix well.
  3. Combine the Marinade ingredients with the chicken in a marinating dish.
  4. Cover and refrigerate overnight if you have time.
  5. Heat the ghee over medium high heat in a large fry pan.
  6. Add the chicken coated in the Marinade and cook for around 4 minutes.
  7. Add the tomato paste, sugar and salt.
  8. Turn down to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  9. Stir in the coconut milk and simmer for 1 minute.
  10. Remove from heat and garnish with the cilantro.
  11. Serve with basmati rice.
  12. Enjoy!