dinner · gluten-free
Murgh makhani (butter chicken)
Double-marinated chicken charred under the broiler, simmered in a silky tomato, butter and cream sauce scented with fenugreek.
- Time
- 60min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Contains milk.
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Method
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1
Toss the chicken in the first marinade for 20 minutes, then the second for at least 2 hours.
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2
Broil or grill until charred in spots and nearly cooked. Cut into pieces.
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3
Melt half the butter, fry the ginger-garlic 1 minute, add the tomatoes, chili, sugar and salt and simmer 20 minutes until thick. Blend smooth if you like.
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4
Add the chicken, cream, remaining butter and kasuri methi and simmer 5 minutes. Serve with rice or naan.
