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Butter Chicken

A community recipe by rysa

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Introduction

Its an Indian Recipe, very popular, rich and very tasty!

Ingredients

Serves: 4-6

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 kilogram chicken thigh fillets (trimmed and halved)
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 cup tomato puree
⅓ cup natural yogurt
½ cup thickened cream
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds ( to serve)
cilantro (to serve)

Method

Butter Chicken is a community recipe submitted by rysa and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Heat oil and half the butter in a large, heavy-based saucepan over high heat. Cook chicken, in batches, until browned. Remove to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add remaining butter. Add ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add coriander, cumin, garam masala and chili powder and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomato pure and a pinch of salt and simmer for 10 minutes.
Return chicken to saucepan with yoghurt and cream.
Simmer a further 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with almonds and coriander.