Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) - Burlington County Agricultural Center

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 lbs. cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs ((can use chicken breast also))
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp ginger paste
• 2 Tbsp garlic paste.
• 2 Tbsp. dried fenugreek
• 1 or 2 spicy green chilis
• 2 sticks of butter
• ¼ cup of tomato ketchup
• 2 heaping Tbsp Indian Curry Paste (Hot/Mild - Patak brand if available)
• 1 Tbsp salt (can add more per taste)
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (for more heat)
• 1/2 cup roasted unsalted cashews.
• 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika
• 2 to 3 medium sized potatoes (optional)
• ¼ cup of fresh chopped parsley or coriander (garnish)
• 1 inch stick of cinnamon
• 7-8 green cardamom pods
• 8 whole cloves
• 1 Tbsp whole cumin seeds
• 1 Tbsp whole coriander seeds
• 2 star anise
• 10 black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaf