Recipes
Dhara’s Butter Chicken
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servings45 Minutes
active time1 hour 45 minutes
total timeIngredients
I inch chicken pieces (thighs stay moist, but can also use breast)
Lime juice
Ginger pasta
Garlic paste
Tandoori/Garam Masala
1 TBSP butter
Cinnamon
Green cardamom powder
Bay leaf
Onions, diced
A few cashews
Tomatoes (canned or puree)
Cilantro stems
Cumin powder
Paprika
Kasuri Methi/Fenugreek (optional)
Heavy Cream
Directions
Marinate 1 inch chicken pieces (thighs stay moist, but can also use breast) in lime juice, ginger and garlic paste, oil, salt and tikka/butter chicken/tandoori/garam masala for atleast 1hr.
Then grill the chicken until cooked. Set aside and keep hot.
For the gravy, heat butter and add cinnamon, green cardamom powder, bay leaf and then add onions, few cashews, tomatoes (canned or puree), cilantro stems, cumin powder, paprika until cooked.
Remove whole spices and grind to make a smooth puree.
Add kasuri methi/fenugreek (optional), chicken pieces and if you want it creamier, top with heavy cream.
If tomatoes are too tart then can add honey. Enjoy!
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servings45 Minutes
active time1 hour 45 minutes
total time