homemade Butter Chicken

 Butter Chicken

Here's a simple recipe to make it at home:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)

• 1 cup plain yogurt

• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• Salt to taste

For the Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons of butter

• One big onion, broken into tiny pieces.

• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 2 cups tomato puree (or crushed tomatoes)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons of kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

• Salt to taste

• Fresh cilantro for garnish.

Instructions:

1. Marinate the chicken:

   • In a large bowl, mix together yogurt and lemon juice. Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and salt.

   • Add the chicken pieces and mix until they're well coated.

   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best results.

2. Cook the chicken:

   • Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat. Or, you can cook the chicken in a pan.

   • Cook chicken until it reaches doneness and develops a caramelized crust. Set aside.

3. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

   • Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are golden brown.

   • Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.

   • Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and chili powder. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

   • Stir in the tomato purée and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.

   • Add the heavy cream and kasuri methi, stirring well to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes.

4. Combine and Serve:

   • Add the cooked chicken pieces to the sauce and simmer for another 10 minutes.

   • Season with salt to taste.

   • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

Enjoy your homemade Butter Chicken!