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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Step 1

Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, mix the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, 15 g ginger-garlic paste, 4 g Kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric, 3 g garam masala, cumin, 6 g salt, and 10 ml oil. Coat well so every piece is evenly covered.

⏱ 15 minutes minimum, 2 hours preferred🔥 Cold / room temperature

Cues: The marinade should cling thickly to the chicken and turn a deep orange-red color.

Tip: If marinating longer than 30 minutes, refrigerate and bring the bowl out 15 minutes before cooking.

Timer

05:00

Ingredients

boneless chicken thighs700
plain full-fat yogurt120
lemon juice15
ginger-garlic paste30
Kashmiri red chilli powder8
ground turmeric2
garam masala6
ground cumin3
fine salt10
neutral oil20
unsalted butter60
green cardamom pods4
cloves4
cinnamon stick1
onion120
tomato passata400
tomato paste30
cashews40
water180
sugar5
kasuri methi2
heavy cream80
fresh ginger10
fresh coriander leaves10