Butter Chicken 

(Murgh Makhani)

This Butter Chicken is the dreamiest creamiest Indian curry that you can make in the comfort of your own home, even down to the iconic bold orange-red color. It rivals your favorite restaurant's Chicken Makhani and is best when indulged with basmati rice or homemade garlic naan.

Butter Chicken, also known as chicken makhani or traditionally as murgh makhani, is an Indian curry made with a base of a spiced tomato gravy with plenty of butter (makhan) and marinated chicken that's typically cooked in a tandoor. It's famous for its bold red-orange color, silky smooth creamy texture, and rich flavors.

Butter Yellow onion Star anise Black cardamom pod Cinnamon stick Cumin seeds Ginger garlic paste Garam masala Ground coriander Ground cloves Kashmiri chili powder Tomato paste Canned tomatoes Sugar Salt Cashews (optional) Heavy cream Kasuri meth

Ingredients Butter Chicken Sauce

Butter Yellow onion Star anise Black cardamom pod Cinnamon stick Cumin seeds Ginger garlic paste Garam masala Ground coriander Ground cloves Kashmiri chili powder Tomato paste Canned tomatoes Sugar Salt Cashews (optional) Heavy cream Kasuri meth

Ingredients Marinade

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1

Marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices at least overnight

2

Cook the marinated chicken in a hot cast iron pan.

3

Melt two tablespoons of butter in a pot on medium heat. Add the star anise, black cardamom, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds and allow the flavor to infuse with the butter for a minute. Add the chopped onions and ginger garlic paste into the butter. Sauté until the onions start to brown.

4

Add the spices. Stir in the tomato paste, canned crushed tomatoes, sugar, and salt to taste. Switch the stove to low to medium heat, and allow the sauce to simmer. It'll start to thicken and darken significantly.

5

Move pot contents and remaining butter to blender; blend until smooth. Adjust thickness with water if needed. Add chicken, its juices, and spices to pan, mix, simmer for 5 minutes.

Garnish with heavy cream, cilantro, and  red onions. Serve hot with rice or garlic naan.

Butter Chicken 

(Murgh Makhani)

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