Tuesday, 30 July 2013

BUTTER CHICKEN

Ingredients :

  • 1.3 kg chicken cut into medium pieces
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt to taste


For Marination :

  • 100 gms yoghurt
  • 100 gms cream
  •  2½ tsp garlic paste
  • 2½ tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp saffron
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1- 2 drops orange colour (optional)
  • 8 tbsp refined oil


For Gravy :
  • 200 gms butter
  • 2 tbsp garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp ginger paste
  • 500 gms tomato pulp
  • 5 tsp cashew nut paste
  • 1 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 4 green chillies deseed & chopped
  • 1 tsp deghi mirch or paprika (for colour)
  • 150 ml cream
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaf (for garnish)


Method :
  •  Make deep pricks on each chicken piece
  •  Take a large bowl add lime juice, red chilli, salt & put the chicken in it & rub all over the pieces well, keep aside for 15-20 mins
  • In another large bowl, whisk yoghurt & add all the remaining ingredients rub well into the chicken pieces , keep aside for 3-4 hrs
  • Heat oil in a pan add chicken cook on medium heat until both sides turn golden brown
  • Drain the chicken from the pan & keep aside
  • In a pan melt half the quantity butter, add ginger & garlic paste stir over medium heat for 2 min
  •  Add tomato pulp a bit salt & water (1¼ cup) cover & simmer for 5-8 mins
  • Remove from heat & keep aside
  • Melt the remaining butter in a pan , add chopped ginger , green chilli sauté over medium heat for a min
  • Add cashew nut paste stir fry until col changes light brown
  • Add deghi mirch or paprika powder  & stir
  • Then add the tomato pulp bring it to a  boil & add the fried chicken pieces & simmer for 8-10mins
  • Last of all add the cream & garnish it with chopped coriander & cream
  • Serve with naan, roti or steamed rice 

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