Proper Butter Chicken

Chicken can be swapped out for paneer for a veggie option

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the grill to the hottest setting.

Step 2

Mix all the marinade ingredients to coat the chicken.

Step 3

Grill the chicken until charred about 5-6 minutes on either side) don't worry about cooking it through.

Step 4

Heat the ghee and add cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise.

Step 5

Once the cumin seeds start to sizzle, add the onions.

Step 6

Cook until the onions are browned (3-4 minutes) and then add the ginger and garlic.

Step 7

Cook until fragrant (30 seconds) and then add the spices and tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes until the paste has darkened.

Step 8

Add the crushed tomatoes and cook for 20-30 minutes on a low heat.

Step 9

Add in the chicken (with any cooking liquid), cream and methi, stir well and cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Garnish with coriander and serve with rice and fresh naan