Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

• Ready in 35m

• Serves 4

• 353 calories

• 13.7g carbs

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) is a main course that serves 4. For $1.62 per serving, this recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 353 calories, 26g of protein, and 22g of fat. 2012 people were impressed by this recipe. Plenty of people really liked this Indian dish. A mixture of ground cumin, onion, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes. It is brought to you by Allrecipes.

20 ingredients

1. 1 bay leaf
2. 1 pinch pepper
3. 2 tbsps butter
4. 1/4 tsps cayenne pepper
5. 1 pinch cayenne pepper
6. 1 tsp chili powder
7. 1 tbsp cornstarch
8. 1 tsp garam masala
9. 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
10. 1 tsp ground cumin
11. 1 cup half-and-half
12. 2 tsps lemon juice
13. 1 tbsp peanut oil
14. 1/4 cups yogurt
15. 1 pinch salt
16. 1 shallot
17. 1 lb chicken thighs
18. 1 cup tomato puree
19. 1/4 cups water
20. 1/4 onion

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
2. Saute shallot and onion until soft and translucent. Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. Add tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt pepper.
4. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat, and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. Stir cooked chicken into sauce.
6. Mix together cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.