Butter Chicken | बटर चिकन | Chicken Makhani | All Time Favourite | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana

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.

Marinate the chicken with thick creamy yogurt and spices.

Massage the marinade into the chicken for better cooking.

Traditionally, chicken is cooked in a tandoor, but it can also be baked in an oven or cooked on a pan with dry heat.

Prepare the gravy using tomatoes, ensuring they are slightly sweet for the right flavor.

Cook the marinated chicken in the tomato gravy with spices.

Add cream to the gravy to make it smooth and rich.

Incorporate dried fenugreek leaves for flavor.

Ensure butter is added for the authentic butter chicken taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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