Anitas Authentic Indian Butter Chicken Recipes

INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN (CHICKEN MAKHANI)

Steps:

• Mix garam masala, tandoori masala, curry, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl to make spice mixture.
• Place chicken in a large bowl and add 1/2 the spice mixture; turn to coat evenly.
• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remainder of the spice mixture, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute.
• Stir tomato puree into onion mixture and cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Pour in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Blend cashews in a blender until finely ground. Add sauce to the blender; puree until smooth.
• Pour blended sauce over chicken in the skillet. Simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

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!