Indulge in the rich and creamy world of Butter Chicken, served with your choice of two freshly baked naans. A delectable affair that marries tender chicken in a luscious tomato gravy with the warm, buttery embrace of soft naans
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500 grams boneless chicken, cut into cubes
250 grams hung curd
15 grams ginger garlic paste
6 grams red chili powder
10 grams turmeric powder
15 grams Salt
30 gramss butter
15 ml refined oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed
15 grams tomato paste (optional)
15 grams ginger garlic paste
6 grams red chili powder (adjust to taste)
10 grams turmeric powder
6 grams garam masala
6 grams ground coriander
6 grams ground cumin
130 grams cashew nuts, soaked in warm water
250 grams cream
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
Naan Bread:
You can choose from various types of naans such as plain naan, garlic naan, or butter naan. You can either make them at home or buy them pre-made.
Instructions:
Butter Chicken:
1. **Marination:**
In a bowl, combine chicken cubes with Curd (Dahi), ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Marinate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
2. **Cooking:**
Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium heat.
Sauté chopped onions until golden brown, then add ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
Add pureed tomatoes, tomato paste (if using), red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, ground coriander, and ground cumin. Cook until the oil separates.
Blend soaked cashew nuts into a smooth paste and add it to the tomato mixture.
Add the marinated chicken and cook until done.
Stir in cream, adjust salt, and let it simmer for a few more minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
Naan Bread:
1. **Prepare Naan:**
If making at home, roll out the naan dough and cook on a hot griddle or tandoor until puffed and cooked.
2. **Purchase Pre-Made Naan:**
Alternatively, you can buy pre-made naans from a store and warm them up in the oven or on a griddle.
Serving:
Plate the Butter Chicken and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve it alongside your choice of naans.
This "Butterlicious Chicken Affair" promises to be a delicious and indulgent dining experience with the rich flavors of Butter Chicken paired with the soft and flavorful naan bread. Enjoy this delightful meal!
