By Md Rofiqul Islam

Butter Chicken Recipe | Easy Steps for Restaurant-Quality Results

Ingredients

4 servings

Marinade

for the chicken

500gboneless chicken thighs

or breasts, thighs are preferred for juicier chicken

½ cupplain yogurt

1 tablespoonginger-garlic paste

1 teaspoonchili powder

adjust to taste

1 teaspoonturmeric powder

1 teaspoonground cumin

½ teaspoonground coriander

1 teaspoongaram masala

1 tablespoonlemon juice

salt

to taste

2 tablespoonsunsalted butter

2 tablespoonsvegetable oil

1onion

large, finely chopped

3garlic cloves

minced

1 tablespoonfresh ginger

grated

4tomatoes

large, pureed, or 2 cups canned tomato puree

1 teaspooncumin powder

1 teaspoonpaprika

1 teaspoongaram masala

½ teaspoonchili powder

½ teaspoonturmeric powder

1 cupheavy cream

or 1/2 cup for a lighter version

¼ cupcashews

or almonds, optional, for a creamier texture

1 tablespoonsugar

optional, to balance acidity

salt

to taste

2 tablespoonsfresh cilantro

chopped

1 teaspoonkasuri methi

dried fenugreek leaves

Instructions