Restaurant Style Delicious Butter Chicken

Ingredients:

• 500 grams boneless chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 tablespoons Abhiruchi Butter Chicken Masala
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 large onions (finely chopped)
• 3 large tomatoes (pureed)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons cashew paste (soak cashews in water and blend to a paste)
• 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Marinating the Chicken:

• In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
• Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat them well. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight in the refrigerator is best).

1. Cooking the Chicken:

• In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
• Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they are about 80% done. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

1. Preparing the Butter Chicken Sauce:

• In the same pan, add the remaining butter and oil.
• Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
• Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add the Abhiruchi Butter Chicken Masala and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
• Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.

1. Making the Gravy:

• Add the cashew paste to the pan and mix well.
• Add the cream and milk, stirring continuously to avoid curdling.
• Add salt to taste and dried fenugreek leaves (crush them between your palms before adding).

1. Combining Chicken and Gravy:

• Add the partially cooked chicken pieces to the gravy.
• Simmer on low heat for about 10-15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
• If the gravy is too thick, you can add a little water to adjust the consistency.

1. Final Touch:

• Check for seasoning and adjust salt if needed.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

1. Serving:

• Serve the Butter Chicken hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

Enjoy your delicious Butter Chicken made with Abhiruchi Butter Chicken Masala!