Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté shallot and onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir in butter, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin, and bay leaf. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, continuing to frequently stir.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, frequently stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Reduce heat, and season with remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. Add cooked chicken into sauce and stir together.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Dissolve cornstarch into water, then mix into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Serve over rice with naan.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

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