Best Murgh Makhani Indian Butter Chicken Recipes

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MURGH MAKHANI (INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN)



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This is a simple home version of butter chicken, also known as 'murgh' or 'chicken makhani,' a popular dish in Indian restaurants. This is best served with naan, an Indian bread, or you can also serve this with basmati rice.

Provided by DHANO923

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

⅓ cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 tablespoon tandoori masala powder
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
½ onion, chopped
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
2 teaspoons garam masala
¼ teaspoon Indian chili powder
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup half and half
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Stir the yogurt and tandoori masala powder together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Drain and discard any excess marinade.
  • Puree the onion, ginger, and garlic with the water in a blender until it forms a smooth paste; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons in the skillet. Fry the onion paste in the hot oil until the moisture is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle the garam masala and chili powder over the mixture; cook 1 minute more. Pour the tomato sauce into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 5 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan along with the half and half; bring to a boil. Add the butter, fenugreek leaves, and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 179.4 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1140.7 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

MURGH MAKHANI (INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN)



Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) image

"This is a simple home version of butter chicken, also known as 'murgh' or 'chicken makhani,' a popular dish in Indian restaurants. This is best served with naan, an Indian bread, or you can also serve this with basmati rice." **60 minute marinating time is not included in time to prepare.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 tablespoon tandoori spice mix
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 onion, chopped
1 piece fresh ginger (1 inch)
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons cooking oil, divided
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, Indian
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Stir the yogurt and tandoori masala powder together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; add the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  • Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Drain and discard any excess marinade.
  • Puree the onion, ginger, and garlic with the water in a blender until it forms a smooth paste; set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook the chicken in the hot oil until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons in the skillet.
  • Fry the onion paste in the hot oil until the moisture is mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the garam masala and chili powder over the mixture; cook 1 minute more.
  • Pour the tomato sauce into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook another 5 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan along with the half and half; bring to a boil. Add the butter, fenugreek leaves, and salt; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the chicken pieces are no longer pink in the middle, 15 to 20 minutes.

INDIAN-STYLE BUTTER CHICKEN (MURGH MAKHANI)



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This is a North Indian style of chicken curry. Serve garnished with sprigs of fresh coriander. If possible, purchase dried red chile peppers or ground red chile powder from an Indian grocery store, instead of using American-style chili powder in this dish.

Provided by KitchenBarbarian

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h10m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons dried red chile pepper, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, crushed
5 Roma tomatoes, seeded, diced
½ cup plain yogurt
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch cubes
½ cup butter
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Mix the ground red chile peppers, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, garam masala, salt, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and yogurt in a large bowl. Stir the chicken pieces into the yogurt mixture, and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet on medium heat and cook the bell pepper slices and onion until the onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken and marinade to the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 10 minutes until the chicken firms and is no longer pink in the center.
  • Turn up heat to medium-high and mix in the cream and coriander. Cook until mixture just begins to boil, stirring continuously. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 189 mg, Fat 43 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 37.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.6 g, Sodium 1506.7 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN (MURGH MAKHANI)



Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) image

Murgh Makhani (otherwise known as "Butter Chicken" ) is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is also a great dish to make for people who are new to Indian food-- everybody seems to like this one! I like to make it in the slow cooker; this allows the chicken to become melt-in-your-mouth tender and super flavorful. Serve it with steamed basmati rice and naan bread for dipping!

Provided by Sommer Clary

Categories     Curries

Time 3h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 onion, diced
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk (not the light kind)
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons tandoori masala paste
1 tablespoon mild curry paste (such as Pataks mild curry paste)
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
15 green cardamom pods (tied up in cheesecloth for easy removal)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional- for spicier Murgh Makhani)
salt

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, onion and garlic and stir fry it until the chicken is cooked and the onions are translucent. Pour contents into the slow cooker.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix gently.
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve over steamed basmati rice and with Naan bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.9, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 23.3, Cholesterol 259.3, Sodium 672.1, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 60.3, Protein 61.6

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