Easiest Way to Make Perfect Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani). Murgh Makhani also known as Butter Chicken is a spicy tomato based curry cooked with chicken. UK curry lovers can't seem to get enough of Chicken Tikka Masala; the one thing that gets the appetite going for most Indians undoubtedly has to be 'Butter Chicken' or Murgh Makhani. This is a simple home version of butter chicken, also known as 'murgh' or 'chicken makhani,' a popular dish in Indian restaurants.

This rich, buttery, creamy chicken needs no introduction. Most probably the best known of all Indian dishes, it has There are not many Indian restaurants that do not serve Butter Chicken. In our home, Murgh Makhani served in the restaurants is also a measuring. You can have Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) using 25 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

1. Prepare of For the Marinade:.
2. You need 450 gms of Zorabian Breast Boneless Chicken Pieces.
3. It's 1 tbsp of Lemon Juice.
4. It's 1 tbsp of Ginger Garlic Paste.
5. You need 2-3 of Green Chillies (Finely Chopped).
6. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Garam Masala.
7. Prepare 1 tbsp of Oil.
8. Prepare 1 tsp of Chilli Powder.
9. Prepare to taste of Salt.
10. Prepare 1/4 cup of Hung Curd.
11. You need 1 tbsp of Coriander Leaves (Finely Chopped).
12. Prepare of For Butter Chicken Sauce:.
13. Prepare 1 cup of Tomato Puree.
14. You need 1 inch of Ginger + 4 cloves Garlic + 2-3 Green Chillies (Make Paste).
15. Prepare 10 of Cashewnuts (Soaked in hot water for 15 mins) Make a paste.
16. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Red Chilli Powder.
17. It's 1/4 tsp of Roasted Cumin Powder.
18. You need 1/2 tsp of Garam Masala.
19. It's 1 tsp of Tandoori Masala.
20. It's 1 tsp of Sugar.
21. You need 1 tbsp of Kasuri Methi.
22. You need 1/4-1/2 cup of Cream/Fresh Malai.
23. Prepare 4-5 tbsp of Butter.
24. Prepare 1 tbsp of Oil.
25. You need to taste of Salt.

Over time, numerous chefs have attempted to emulate the rich buttery sauce, and flavours vary slightly between restaurants. This recipe is by Gordon Ramsey, and here is what he has to say about it: Gordon: "Butter chicken, or murgh makhani, was one of the first dishes I tasted when I went. There is a very good reason why butter chicken is one of the most loved Indian dishes: it's pretty darn delicious and really not difficult to do! Succulent marinated chicken steeped in a rich and creamy tomato sauce, fragrant with warm Indian spices.

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) step by step

1. Wash the chicken pieces well and drain out the water completely. Add the chicken pieces in a large bowl. Pat dry with a napkin so that the marinade sticks to it. Add all the ingredients listed under for the chicken marinade. Mix well and let it marinate for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours or overnight..
2. Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with aluminium foil. Grill for about 20 minutes, turning sides once or until the chicken is cooked through. Broil for an additional 3 to 4 minutes to get that charred look. You can also fry it on the stove top instead of cooking in the oven..
3. Whilst the chicken is grilling, prepare the curry. Heat 3 tablespoons butter plus oil in a heavy bottomed pan/kadai. Add whole spices..
4. When the spices become fragrant, add ginger garlic green chilli paste. Saute until fragrant..
5. Add tomato puree. Mix well with the seasoned butter. Cover and let it cook on medium heat until it leaves fat. Stir in between to prevent any sticking at the bottom of the pan. This will take about 3 to 5 minutes..
6. Now add salt to season, sugar to balance the tartness of the tomatoes, kasuri methi, red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala and tandoori masala. Saute it on medium heat for another minute..
7. Add cashewnut paste. Saute it on medium heat for another 1 to 2 minutes until it leaves fat at the sides of the wok..
8. Add 3/4 to 1 cup water (adjust as per desired consistency, add about 1/2 cup water for very thick sauce). Mix well and bring it to a boil. Check for seasonings and adjust now..
9. Add the grilled chicken pieces. Mix well and let it simmer covered for another 10 minutes..
10. Finally, add the cream and 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter. Mix well and simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes. Finish it off with a little sprinkle of kasuri methi. Switch off the heat and serve with any flatbread..

Making Restaurant Style Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani has never been easier. This recipe is authentic, and the flavours are mind blowing. Serve it with butter naan and rice! I have really high standards when it comes to my favourites. And Butter Chicken tops the list.