Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

 

 

Directions:

1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.

2 Saute shallot and onion until soft and translucent.

3 Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf.

4 Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

5 Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

6 Stir in half-and-half and yogurt.

7 Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

8 Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.

9 Remove from heat and set aside.

10 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillt over medium heat.

11 Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

12 Reduce heat and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne.

13 Stir in about 1/3 of the sauce and simmer until liquid has reduced and chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

14 Pour the rest of the sauce into the chicken.

15 Mix together cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce.

16 Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.

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