Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe | Murgh Makhani Recipe | by Delhi Cookbook

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 chicken with yogurt, red chilli powder, salt, ginger paste, garlic paste, and saffron food colour for at least an hour.

Heat cooking oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden.

Add garlic paste and ginger paste, cooking until fragrant.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and simmer until soft.

Blend the mixture into a smooth sauce.

Return the sauce to the pan, add fresh cream and butter, and simmer.

Add marinated chicken and cook until done.

Cooking Techniques

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