Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Make a spice mix by combining garam masala, tandoori masala, curry powder, cumin, cardamom, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place chicken in a large bowl and add 1/2 of the spice mixture; turn to coat evenly.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in remainder of the spice mixture, garlic, lemon juice, and ginger; cook and stir until combined, about 1 minute.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Stir tomato puree into onion mixture and cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Pour in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low and simmer sauce, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Blend cashews in a blender until finely ground. Add sauce to the blender; puree until smooth.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Pour blended sauce over chicken in the skillet. Simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)