BUTTER CHICKEN

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless chicken
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups tomato puree
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and spices (turmeric, chili powder, salt).

Add chicken to the marinade and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2. Cook the Chicken:

Heat butter in a pan and add the marinated chicken. Cook until browned and fully cooked.

3. Prepare the Sauce:

In the same pan, add tomato puree and cook for 5 minutes.

Add cream, garam masala, and cooked chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Serve:

Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with naan or basmati rice.

Tips:

• To enhance flavor, grill the marinated chicken before adding it to the sauce.
• Use kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) for an authentic taste.