Description
A rich and creamy chicken dish with a blend of spices, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 grams chicken breast, cut into chunks
- ⅓ cup yogurt
- ¾ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder (or paprika for less heat)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ghee (or melted butter)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 75 grams butter (or 5 tablespoons)
- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1 tablespoon cream
- Additional salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill. Skewer chicken and cook until nicely charred, turning occasionally. Set aside.
- Make Cashew Paste: Blend soaked cashews with a little water to a smooth consistency.
- Prepare Sauce: Melt butter in a heavy-bottom pot. Sauté ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and chili powder briefly. Add tomato puree, leftover marinade, kasuri methi, and garam masala.
- Blend Sauce: Incorporate cashew paste and honey. Use a stick blender to create a smooth sauce texture.
- Combine and Cook: Add grilled chicken to the sauce, sprinkle with salt, and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Stir in cream, then continue simmering for another 5-6 minutes until the chicken is well-coated.
Notes
Consider using Greek yogurt for a healthier option or adding more veggies to the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Indian Cuisine, Comfort Food, Grilled Chicken, Spicy