15 min Pakistani Makhni Chicken Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream adds richness while being dairy-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu or chickpeas provide plant-based protein alternatives.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can be a more accessible spice blend.

Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices for at least 1 hour.

Heat butter in a pan over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and cook until soft, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Blend the tomato mixture until smooth, then return to the pan.

Add marinated chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 10-15 minutes.

Stir in cream and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through.

Season with sugar and salt to taste, adjusting flavors as needed.

Add kasuri methi and stir well.

Garnish with cilantro before serving.

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