Butter Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 1/4 lb chicken, cut into 8 pieces
    1/3 cup tandoori paste
    5 1/2 tbsp ghee
    1/4 cup tomato paste
    3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled, grated
    1 None long green chili, finely sliced
    1 tsp garam masala
    1 tsp cumin
    1 tsp sugar
    1 1/4 cups cream
    1 None lemon, juiced
    None None naan, to serve
    None None mango chutney, to serve
    None None lemon wedges, to serve
Preparation
    In a large bowl, combine chicken and tandoori paste. Marinate for 30 mins, or overnight.
    In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat ghee over medium heat. Cook chicken for 4-5 mins, until browned on all sides. Set aside.
    Add tomato paste, ginger, chili, spices and sugar. Cook, stirring, for 1-2 mins. Add 1 cup water and cream. Bring to simmer over medium heat. Return chicken to pan and simmer for 15-20 mins, until chicken is cooked through. Add lemon juice and season.
    Serve with naan, mango chutney and lemon wedges.

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