Butter Chicken / Chicken Makhani Easy Homemade Recipe for 4 People @chefkarnavar4906

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.

Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion in ghee.

Add cardamom and cinnamon for extra depth.

Quickly sauté chili powder to remove the raw taste.

Add tomatoes and salt, and let the tomatoes cook in ghee to intensify the flavors.

Blend this mixture into a smooth paste.

Marinate chicken thighs with turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, lemon juice, mustard oil, ginger, garlic, and thick yogurt; mix well and rest for some time.

Heat up the ground sauce with water and garam masala until nearly cooked.

Stir in cream and butter for the best taste, cooking slowly for a golden caramelized color that adds a hint of smokiness.

Add the cooked chicken and crushed dried kasuri methi.

Optionally add honey and ground black pepper to balance the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

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