Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) recipe
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Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)

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Servings: 4 Servings
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Preparation

Mix yogurt, ginger, salt and red coloring and rub into chicken. Let it marinate overnight. Place in an ovenproof dish and brush with oil. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40-50 minutes. Save the liquid, if any. In a saucepan, melt butter and fry cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms and bayleaf for 1 minute. Add sour cream and chicken liquid. Add crushed saffron, and cream. Cover and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes. Add chicken pieces and adjust seasoning. Add ground almonds. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the chicken. Let it thicken. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. Serve with nan. Serving Ideas : Nan makes a pleasant accompaniment to this dish. NOTES : Orange food coloring can be used in place of the red. Indian Cooking by Lalita Ahmed, 1984 From Geminis MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini


Cuisine: Indian Main Ingredient: Chicken

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