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Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)

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Yield: 4 Servings Ready in 1 hours

Cuisine: IndianMain Ingredient: Chicken

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4 Servings
1/4 ptCream
1/4 tsSaffron; crushed
1 tsGinger, crushed
1 tbWater
6 Cloves
2 tsAlmonds, ground
1/4 tsCornstarch
6 Green cardamoms
1/4 tsRed food coloring
Salt; to taste
1 Cinnamon stick -- 1 inch
1/4 ptYogurt, plain
1 tsSalt
3 lbChicken, skinless; cut in
Vegetable oil
1/4 ptSour cream
2 ozButter
1 Bay leaf

Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) 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. Indian Cooking by Lalita Ahmed, 1984

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Calories Per Serving: 471
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Tags

  1. Poultry
  2. Indian
  3. Corn
  4. Chicken
  5. Sour cream
  6. Cream
  7. Butter
  8. Ginger

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