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Indian Butter Chicken

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 kg boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in large chunks
50 g butter
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon grated fresh green ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (more or less to taste)
1 cinnamon stick
6 cardamom pods, bruised
1 (400 g) can tomato puree
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Nutritional information

592.6
Calories
303 g
Calories From Fat
33.7 g
Total Fat
15.1 g
Saturated Fat
221.9 mg
Cholesterol
431 mg
Sodium
16.2 g
Carbs
3 g
Dietary Fiber
9 g
Sugars
56.5 g
Protein
289g
Serving Size

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Indian Butter Chicken

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    Here are the US measurements: 1/4 cup butter 2.2 lbs chicken 15 oz tomato puree

    • 55 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Indian Butter Chicken, This is my family’s favourite butter chicken recipe – it came about after my youngest son stayed at a friends house and they bought Indian take-away Youngest says this is just like the one he had at his friend’s This is one of favourite dishes Butter chicken was created in the 1950s at the Moti Mahal restaurant in Delhi , Here are the US measurements: 1/4 cup butter 2 2 lbs chicken 15 oz tomato puree, Why aren’t all the ingredients listed in US sizes, ie the amount of butter and the size of the tomatoes?


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Heat a Wok Until Really Hot, Add 1 Tbsp Oil.

    2
    Done

    Add Half the Chicken and Stir-Fry For About 4 Minutes or Until Chicken Is a Nice Colour.

    3
    Done

    Remove to Plate.

    4
    Done

    Add Extra Oil and Cook Remaining Chicken.

    5
    Done

    Remove from Wok.

    6
    Done

    Reduce Heat and Add the Butter.

    7
    Done

    When Melted Add All of the Spices and Stir-Fry Until Fragrant- About 1 Minute.

    8
    Done

    Return Chicken to Wok and Stir to Coat With the Spices.

    9
    Done

    Add the Tomato and Sugar and Simmer For 15 Minutes- Stir Occasionally.

    10
    Done

    Add the Yogurt, Cream and Lemon Juice and Simmer For 5 Minutes or Until the Sauce Thickens a Bit.

    11
    Done

    Serve Over Rice.

    12
    Done

    **this Dish Can Be Frozen. After Step Nine Cool Completely Then Store in a Zip-Lock Bag in the Freezer. to Reheat, Thaw in Bag in Fridge Overnight Then Add Contents to Saucepan. Reheat Gently, Then Simmer For 8 Minutes - Add the Yoghurt, Cream and Lemon Juice and Simmer For 5 More Minutes.

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