Garam Masala Butter Chicken

Name: Garam Masala Butter Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mughlai (Delhi & Lahore)
Ingredients: 1.5 kg chicken thigh fillets; 4 garlic cloves; 2 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp coriander; 2 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; 80 g butter; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 can tomato puree (410 g); 0.75 cup chicken stock; 5 cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 300 ml cream; 0.333 cup cilantro

Chicken, coriander and yogurt come together in this South Asian dish, fragrant with garam masala and cumin and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 10 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 50 min · 70 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Combine chicken, garlic, spices and yoghurt in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
180 min
2
Melt butter in large saucepan or wok; cook chicken mixture, stirring, about 10 minutes or til chicken browns slightly.
10 min
3
Add vinegar, paste, puree, stock, cardamom and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or til chicken is cooked through.
30 min
4
Add cream, stir until heated through; stir in cilantro just before serving.