Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) | Home Recipe

Here’s a delicious Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) recipe that you can make at home. It’s a creamy and flavorful curry that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds. 😊

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) or regular butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:
   • In a bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder.
   • Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated.
   • Marinate for at least 20 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).
2. Cook the Chicken:
   • Heat the ghee or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
   • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. Prepare the Sauce:
   • In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
   • Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute.
   • Stir in the tomato puree, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder.
   • Cook the sauce for a few minutes until fragrant.
4. Simmer the Curry:
   • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat it with the sauce.
   • Pour in the heavy cream and season with salt.
   • Simmer the curry over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5. Serve:
   • Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
   • Serve your Butter Chicken with naan bread, steamed rice, or garlic butter rice.