New Delhi: Butter chicken, also known as Makhani Murgh, is one of the most beloved non-vegetarian dishes among all the Indians, weather living in India or abroad, it is one of the most popular and consumed dishes by everyone who loves a burst of flavours and smokiness in the mouth. Creamy, rich, and mildly spiced, it pairs beautifully with naan or steamed rice, making it a must-try for all.
If you are someone who goes to a restaurant each time you crave authentic butter chicken, do not waste anymore more time going out, rather use your hands to prepare yourself a bowl full of authenticity and traditional flavours with the secret to know what makes a butter chicken the best. Here is the full recipe with the secret of restaurant-style butter chicken to enjoy for a festive treat.
Restaurant-style butter chicken recipe
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 500g boneless chicken (preferably thigh pieces)
- ½ cup thick curd/yoghurt
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
For the Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 black cardamom
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 2 onions
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 3 large tomatoes
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ cup fresh cream
- 1 tbsp kasuri methi
- 2 tbsp butter
- Chopped coriander
Steps to prepare at home:
- Take a bowl and add chicken with yoghurt, lemon juice, spices and salt and marinate it for 1 hour.
- Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until it is half-cooked and set aside.
- Take a pan and heat oil and butter. Now add cumin, bay leaf, cardamom and cinnamon, followed by chopped onions.
- Stir ginger-garlic paste, along with tomato puree, red chilli powder, coriander powder and sugar. Cook until the oil separates.
- For a silky restaurant-like texture, cool the mixture slightly and blend it until smooth. Return to the pan.
- Add cream, butter and kasuri methi and stir well. Now add cooked chicken pieces and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Adjust salt, sprinkle some coriander, and serve hot.
What is the secret to good butter chicken?
A good butter chicken is easy to prepare but requires minimal attention and layering of techniques. For a perfect smoky flavour to your butter chicken, Grilling or roasting the chicken adds depth and elevates the flavours. For bold and rich flavours, add cream and simmer on the heat for a longer duration to elevate the butter chicken.
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