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Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken)

Chicken Makhani (Butter Chicken) is built on Butter, Sour Cream, Cream, and Water. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Ingredients

• 2 oz
• 1/4 pt
• 1/4 pt
• 1 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Mix yogurt, ginger, salt and red coloring and rub into chicken. Let it marinate overnight.

2. 2

   Place in an ovenproof dish and brush with oil. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40-50 minutes. Save the liquid, if any.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, melt butter and fry cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms and bayleaf for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add sour cream and chicken liquid.

5. 5

   Add crushed saffron, and cream.

6. 6

   Cover and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes. Add chicken pieces and adjust seasoning. Add ground almonds.

7. 7

   Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the chicken.

8. 8

   Let it thicken. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from heat. Serve with nan.