FAMOUS BUTTER CHICKEN MURG MAKHANI

Indian RecipesChicken
Written By Shilpa Anand
Probably one of the most googled recipes, this dish does not require any introduction. Chunks of tandoori chicken in a smooth buttery, creamy tomato-based gravy … need I say more??There are many ways to prepare this MURGH MakhaniThis is my vers…

Probably one of the most googled recipes, this dish does not require any introduction. 

Chunks of tandoori chicken in a smooth buttery, creamy tomato-based gravy … need I say more??

There are many ways to prepare this MURGH Makhani

This is my version

INGREDIENTS:

1small onion2 large tomatoes1-2 green chilies1tbsp ginger garlic paste2 cloves2green cardamomSmall piece of cinnamon4-5 cashews3-4 black pepper4-5 tbsp butter Salt to taste 1-2 tbsp Cream1tsp toasted Kasuri Methi 1-2tbsp Tomato pasteHoney1tsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Garam masala 1tsp Cumin powder1-2 tbsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Kashmiri chili powder Hot water ¼ -½ shredded( torn into chunks) tandoori chicken( previously prepared)

  • 1small onion

  • 2 large tomatoes

  • 1-2 green chilies

  • 1tbsp ginger garlic paste

  • 2 cloves

  • 2green cardamom

  • Small piece of cinnamon

  • 4-5 cashews

  • 3-4 black pepper

  • 4-5 tbsp butter 

  • Salt to taste 

  • 1-2 tbsp Cream

  • 1tsp toasted Kasuri Methi 

  • 1-2tbsp Tomato paste

  • Honey

  • 1tsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Garam masala 

  • 1tsp Cumin powder

  • 1-2 tbsp Shilpa’s Masala Mill Kashmiri chili powder 

  • Hot water 

  • ¼ -½ shredded( torn into chunks) tandoori chicken( previously prepared)

INSTRUCTIONS:Heat butter in a pan Add the cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and chillyThen add tomatoes and onions Sauté for few minsAdd cashews and salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Heat butter in a pan 

  • Add the cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and chilly

  • Then add tomatoes and onions 

  • Sauté for few mins

  • Add cashews and salt

Add water and cover and cook for 6-8 mins on med-low until everything softens and cooks

  • Add water and cover and cook for 6-8 mins on med-low until everything softens and cooks

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Cool the mix and then grind to a fine paste

  • Cool the mix and then grind to a fine paste

Sieve / Strain it. Keep aside

  • Sieve / Strain it. Keep aside

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Heat up another kadhai/panAdd butter Add tomato paste and red chili powderSauté for 1-2 mins Add the sieved tomato puréeSimmer on low Add cumin powderSimmer for 3-4 minsAdd shredded tandoori chicken Adjust seasoning Add crea…

  • Heat up another kadhai/pan

  • Add butter 

  • Add tomato paste and red chili powder

  • Sauté for 1-2 mins 

  • Add the sieved tomato purée

  • Simmer on low 

  • Add cumin powder

  • Simmer for 3-4 mins

  • Add shredded tandoori chicken 

  • Adjust seasoning 

  • Add cream 

  • Cook for 2-3 mins 

  • Add hot water 

  • Cover and cook for 5-6 mins until oil separates on surface 

  • Add garam masala, honey, and Kasuri Methi

Add little more butter And there you have it, your Murg makhani is ready

  • Add little more butter 

  • And there you have it, your Murg makhani is ready

Serve hot with naans or tandoori Rotis

  • Serve hot with naans or tandoori Rotis

NOTEThis is a basic makhni gravy. You can do variations with paneer, mix veg, and even koftas.Adjust spice and sweetness to your liking Almonds can be substituted for cashew nuts Nuts may be completely avoided, increase cream if required.S…

NOTE

  • This is a basic makhni gravy. You can do variations with paneer, mix veg, and even koftas.

  • Adjust spice and sweetness to your liking 

  • Almonds can be substituted for cashew nuts 

  • Nuts may be completely avoided, increase cream if required.

SPICE LEVEL:🌶

 
Shilpa Anand
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