Classic Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) Recipe | Verna Gao

Ingredients

• 750g chicken thigh fillets, cut into large chunks
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp grated garlic
• 3 tbsps natural yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 heaped tbsp ghee or butter
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 5 tbsp tomato paste or puree
• 300ml double cream
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice