Friday, August 17, 2012

Butter Chicken


Ingredients

Chicken boneless pieces  500gms

For Marination
1.     Curd                           1/4 cup
2.     Garam Masala             1/2 tsp
3.     Chilli powder               1 tsp
4.     Pepper powder            1/2 tsp
5.     Ginger Garlic paste      1 tsp
6.     Lime Juice                  1 tbsp
7.     Oil                             2 tbsp
8.     Salt                            3/4 tsp
Mix all the ingredients and marinate the chicken and keep it for 2 hours and grill the chicken

For the Gravy
  • Butter                     3 tbsp
  • Oil                          1 tbsp
  • Onion                     2 big grated
  • Ginger garlic paste   1.5 tsp
  • Chilli powder          1 tsp
  • Tomato puree         3/4 cup
  • Sugar                     2 tsp
  • Fenugreek leaves     1 tsp dry roasted and powdered(kasuri methi)
  • Cashew nuts           4 tbsp(add water to make a smooth paste)
  • Chicken                 500gm grilled
  • Salt                        3/4 tsp
  • Cream                    4 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves for garnishing
Method
  • Heat oil and butter in a pan
  • Add onion and fry till golden brown.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and fry well
  • Add Chili powder. Now add tomato puree and sugar.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes
  • Add cashew paste and one cup of water.
  • Cook until the gravy has thickened.
  • Add Chicken and salt. Cook for 2 mts.
  • Reduce the flame and add cram stirring continuously,
  • Mix well and garnish with coriander leaves and cream
  • Serve hot with roti or naan.


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