Butter Chicken From Scratch - Rouba Shahin Middle Eastern Cooking

Butter Chicken From Scratch - Rouba Shahin Middle Eastern Cooking

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Creamy butter chicken from scratch with tender chicken, a rich tomato-cashew sauce, and warm spices. Perfect for cosy nights.

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg boneless chicken thigh fillets, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup plain Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 tablespoons ghee
  • 2 medium onions, roughly chopped
  • 1 heaped tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 heaped tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 fresh red chillies, chopped (optional)
  • 2⁄3 cup raw cashews
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 cans (400 grams each) whole peeled tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 60 grams butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 300 ml thickened cream (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek

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