How to Make Yummy Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken)

Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken). Murgh Makhani also known as Butter Chicken is a spicy tomato based curry cooked with chicken. Packed with spice and a rich creamy sauce it is hearty curry. Chicken cooked in a spiced tomato gravy.

In India this dish is usually made with bone-in chicken and outside of India boneless. This rich, buttery, creamy chicken needs no introduction. Most probably the best known of all Indian dishes, it has already claimed the fame that it deserves. You can cook Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken) using 37 ingredients and 21 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken)

1. It's of (i) for the gravy :.
2. It's 3 of Large Tomatoes.
3. It's 1/2 of small Onion.
4. You need 1 tsp of Ginger garlic paste.
5. You need 10 of Cashewnuts.
6. Prepare 1 tbs of Magaz seeds.
7. You need 2 tsp of Sugar (to be adjusted).
8. You need 2 tsp of Cream.
9. Prepare 1 tbs of Oil.
10. It's 1 tbs of Butter.
11. Prepare 1 of Star anise.
12. Prepare 2 of Small Cardamoms.
13. You need 2 of Cinnamon sticks (1" each).
14. You need 1 tsp of Bedgi red chilli powder.
15. It's 2 tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder.
16. It's 1 tsp of Coriander powder.
17. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Cumin powder.
18. You need 1/2 tsp of Punjabi garam masala.
19. Prepare 1 tsp of Kasuri methi.
20. It's to taste of Salt.
21. Prepare of (ii) for the tandoori chicken :.
22. Prepare 250 gm of Boneless chicken.
23. It's 1 tsp of Lemon juice.
24. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Ginger garlic paste.
25. Prepare 1 tsp of Oil.
26. You need 1 tbs of Butter.
27. It's 1 of Charcoal Piece.
28. You need of (iii) for the marinade :.
29. You need 1/4 cup of Hung curd.
30. You need 1 tsp of Ginger garlic paste.
31. It's 1 tsp of Oil.
32. You need 1 tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder.
33. Prepare 1/4 tsp of Kasuri methi powder.
34. You need 1/2 tsp of Coriander powder.
35. You need 1/4 tsp of Cumin powder.
36. Prepare 1/4 tsp of Punjabi garam masala.
37. You need to taste of Salt.

A heartwarming favorite at home, a staple at most Indian restaurants, this north Indian dish has made its. Butter Chicken is typically one of those dishes that you don't make that often at home but is much looked forward to and ordered whenever you to to a. Over time, numerous chefs have attempted to emulate the rich buttery sauce, and flavours vary slightly between restaurants. Butter Chicken , also known as Murg Makhani, is a very rich and popular dish with everyone and every age group!

Murg Makhani (Butter Chicken) instructions

1. 1To begin making the Butter Chicken, first prepare the marinade for the chicken pieces by mixing together the mentioned ingredients..
2. Wash the chicken thoroughly and drain all water. Cut into desired size chunks. Rub the lemon juice and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste on all pieces..
3. Keep aside for about 15 minutes. Then squeeze all pieces well (not too hard) and transfer to another bowl..
4. Marinate the pieces with the prepared mixture and keep aside for about an hour..
5. In the meantime soak the cashews and magaz seeds in hot water for about an hour..
6. Drain and grind to a smooth paste..
7. Heat sufficient water in a pan for blanching the tomatoes. At the smooth end of the tomatoes make a small cross sign with a knife. This helps easy peeling after blanching. When the water is hot, add the tomatoes and immerse for approximately 4-5 minutes..
8. Remove from the hot water onto a plate. The peels at the end where the cross sign was made will start coming off. Peel the tomatoes and grind to a puree..
9. Grind the onion to a smooth paste..
10. In a kadhai, heat oil. Add butter and heat. Now add the whole spices. When they splutter add the onion paste and cook..
11. Cook till it changes colour. Now add the ginger garlic paste and saute..
12. Add the tomato puree and mix. Bring to a boil and cook. Add the spice powders and salt..
13. When the tomatoes are cooked add the cashew magaz paste and mix well. Cook for a while. Add sugar and some water to bring the gravy to a medium consistency. Check seasoning..
14. On a hot griddle spread the kasuri methi for about a minute. Crush it with fingers and then add to the gravy. Turn off the heat and keep aside..
15. Heat a pan. Add the oil and butter. When hot add the chicken pieces and shallow fry on both sides till done and a bit charred..
16. At the same time when frying the chicken, heat a piece of coal on open flame till the red ambers are seen..
17. Place a small bowl at the centre of the pan in which the tandoor pieces are kept and place the hot red coal in it. Pour a few drops of oil on the coal and immediately shut the pan with a lid. Place a heavy weight over it. Keep covered for about 2 minutes..
18. Open the lid and remove the charcoal. This process imparts to the chicken pieces a smoked tandoor flavour..
19. Either shred these pieces or add them to the prepared gravy as it is and bring to a boil. Check seasoning and spices. Add any if desired. Adjust the consistency by adding some water if required..
20. Turn off the heat and add the cream and mix well..
21. Serve the absolutely delicious Murg Makhani with khastaa paratha and some Biryani Rice..

Making Restaurant Style Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani has never been easier. It is called Murgh Makhani on their menu. So if there is a debate, you know that butter chicken is definitely an Indian dish, unlike its counterpart Chicken Tikka Masala which was invented in the UK and is spicier. Butter Chicken Recipe (aka Murgh Makhani). Butter chicken is a hugely popular Indian curry that results in a rich and creamy gravy that is almost buttery.