Butter Chicken Recipe | Jamie & Maunika

butter

🥗Healthier: ghee

💰Cheaper: margarine

Ghee is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often more affordable.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds flavor; evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

Make a marinade by blending garlic, ginger, and half a chili into a paste.

In a bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of chick pea flour, then add the ground spices and salt.

Marinate chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 20 minutes or overnight.

Skewer the marinated chicken and grill until edges are charred and meat is moist.

In a pan, melt half the butter and add grated ginger, de-seeded chili, and spices.

Add half an onion and sauté until softened without browning.

Stir in 3 heaping teaspoons of tomato puree and spices, cooking through.

Add double cream and 1 teaspoon of honey to the sauce.

Add the grilled chicken to the sauce and stir to coat.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and serve with pickled onion salad and lettuce.

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