Murgh Makhan (Silken Chicken)
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1
 

Ingredients:

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Preparation:

"The Mughals, who ruled India for almost three hundred years, loved eating and entertaining, and rich, creamy dishes such as this formed an essential part of their lavish lifestyle. Serve this very special dish as part of a large meal." 1 stick butter 3 lb. chicken, cut up, skin removed Combine and process for 15 seconds: 4 garlic cloves, halved 1 medium fresh hot green chile, seeded, 1 2-inch piece fresh Ginger, peeled, coarsely chopped Add and process 15 seconds: 2 cups finely chopped onions Add and process 15 seconds: 8 cardamom pods, cracked, 9 cloves Set aside. Heat in large skillet: 3 tablespoons butter (heat until foam is going down) Brown on medium heat: 1/2 the chicken pieces ("lightly browned on all sides) transfer to plate, repeat with 3 more Tablespoons butter and remaining chicken. Add to pan and cook, stirring constantly: the rest the butter the garlic/onion/spice mixture cook it for 10 minutes or until Liquid has evaporated. Add and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds 1 teaspoon chile powder (unspiced ground chile Peppers) one 1 1/2 inch piece cinnamon stick Add and cook, stirring often, 10 minutes: one 16 ounce can whole tomatoes, chopped, with juice 1/2 teaspoon salt Add: the chicken and its juices Reduce heat to low, cook covered 30 minutes, until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened. Garnish with: 1/4 cup fresh coriander (for 6) "The Best of India" by Balraj Khanna (Collins, 1993).