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From Cafe Delites

Butter Chicken Recipe

Time
45 min
Makes
5
Ingredients
23
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Ingredients

Amounts
  • 28 oz boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic (minced )
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (minced, or finely grated)
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder (recommend Kashmiri)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons ghee (or 1 tbs butter + 1 tbs oil)
  • 1 large onion (sliced or chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (minced or finely grated)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your taste preference (use Kashmiri))
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
  • 1 cup thickened cream (heavy or evaporated milk to save calories)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kasoori methi (or dried fenugreek leaves)
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Nutrition

Calories
538 kcal
Fat
37 g
Serving size
1 serving
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
10 g
Sodium
1.335 mg
Protein
35 g
Trans fat
0.03 g
Cholesterol
223 mg
Carbohydrate
17 g
Saturated fat
18 g
Unsaturated fat
16 g

As published by Cafe Delites.

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