Anitas Authentic Indian Butter Chicken Recipes

ANITA'S AUTHENTIC INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• CHICKEN MARINADE:
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 30-45 minutes (it's done when the oil separates from the meat)
• BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE
• Use a thick bottomed pot if possible
• On medium heat, add oil and let it get hot
• Add onions and cook until darkish brown (without burning them)
• Add ginger/garlic paste and stir quickly (20/30 seconds tops)
• Add garam masala, turmeric, green chilies, paprika and stir quickly (5/10 seconds max)
• Add pureed tomatoes and lower the heat. Cook until the oil has separated from the mixture.
• Add the cream and butter and let them dissolve into the mixture
• Let cool and blend mixture in a blender (color will lighten considerably)
• Put the mixture back into your heavy-bottomed pot and add the baked chicken
• Garnish with fresh parsley or coriander
• Serve with organic brown basmati rice or whole wheat naan and enjoy!

MURGH MAKHANI (INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Stir the yogurt and tandoori masala powder together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Drain and discard any excess marinade.
• Puree the onion, ginger, and garlic with the water in a blender until it forms a smooth paste; set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Fry the onion paste in the hot oil until the moisture is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the garam masala and chili powder over the mixture; cook 1 minute more. Pour the tomato sauce into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan along with the half and half; bring to a boil. Add the butter, fenugreek leaves, and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes.