Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)


Course : Chicken
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1/4 pint Yogurt, plain

1 Teaspoon Ginger, crushed

1 Teaspoon Salt

1/4 Teaspoon Red food colouring

3 pound Chicken, skinless -- cut in pieces

1/2 Cup Oil

2 Ounces Butter

1 stick Cinnamon stick -- 1 inch long

6 whole Cloves

6 whole Green cardamoms

1 piece bay leaf

1/4 pint Sour cream

1/4 Teaspoon Saffron -- crushed

1/4 pint Cream

1 teaspoon salt -- to taste

2 Teaspoon Almonds, ground

1/4 Teaspoon Cornstarch

1 Tablespoon Water
 

Preparation / Directions:


1. Mix yogurt, ginger, salt and red coloring and rub into chicken. Let it marinate overnight. 2. Place in an ovenproof dish and brush with oil. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40-50 minutes. Save the liquid, if any. 3. In a saucepan, melt butter and fry cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms and bayleaf for 1 minute. Add sour cream and chicken liquid. 4. Add crushed saffron, and cream. Cover and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes. 5. Add chicken pieces and adjust seasoning. Add ground almonds. 6. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the chicken. 7. Let it thicken. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes.


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