Karen's Butter Chicken

Karen's Butter Chicken

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Most Probably the Best Known of all Indian Dishes ~ It’s mildly spicy, creamy, savory flavor makes it more than just…

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Cheesecloth
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Stove
  • Plate
  • Mason jar
  • Refrigerator
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala, spice blend
  • ½ teaspoon ground chili
  • ¼ teaspoon tumeric
  • 12 large chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed, trimmed of fat
  • 2 tablespoons ghee*
  • ¾ cup shallots
  • ⅓ cup raw cashew pieces, soaked in 1/3 cups cool water 2 hours, then drained
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
  • 3 medium fresh garlic cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 6 whole green cardomom pods, crushed with the side of your knife
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 14 ounces chopped tomatoes in puree
  • 1 cup coconut milk, not "lite"
  • ½ cup filtered water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

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