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FAMOUS BUTTER CHICKEN MURG MAKHANI

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 Makhani

This is my version

INGREDIENTS:

  • 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 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

  • Cool the mix and then grind to a fine paste

  • Sieve / Strain it. Keep aside

  • 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

  • Serve hot with naans or tandoori Rotis

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:🌶