Make an Authentic Butter Chicken Recipe from Cookingnook.com

Make an Authentic Butter Chicken Recipe from Cookingnook.com

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This butter chicken recipe is as authentic as it gets. Rich with warm spices in a savory sauce, it's everyone's favorite Indian food recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken pieces (boneless and skinless)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon green chilies (fresh, minced)
  • 3 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 2 tablespoons tandoori masala mix (see my recipe below)
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (fresh, minced)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ginger (fresh, minced)
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 2 onions (large, finely chopped)
  • 3 cups tomatoes (puréed)
  • 1/2 cup coriander (fresh, chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves (dried)
  • 1/4 cup butter (chilled)
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (for garnish)
  • 3 tablespoons almonds (roasted slivered )

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