BUTTER CHICKEN

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This is a chicken recipe without all the fat but with all the tomatoey, spicy, creamy taste of butter chicken. The dominant flavours are coriander, cumin, tomatoes, onions and yogourt-based sauce. It's delicious!

Provided by SpiceBunny

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 -3 tablespoons butter or 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
2 teaspoons crushed gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons sake (optional)
1 lb chicken breast
1/4-1/2 cup ground almonds
8 ounces diced tomatoes with juice or 3 fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup plain yogurt (Denmark if possible)

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into small cubes (1 inch) and set aside.
  • Slice onions into thin wedges.
  • Melt butter until frothy. Add onions and cinnamon and fry lightly until onions are transparent.
  • Stir in crushed ginger and garlic.
  • Add turmeric, chili and coriander, and sauté over medium heat.
  • Add cubed chicken and sauté, stirring constantly until chicken has turned white.
  • Pour ground almonds, tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add yogourt and heat through.
  • Serve on basmati rice with a salad and indian bread.
  • Note: I usually add a tsp of honey and a splash of sake and let it simmer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.3, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 183.8, Sodium 587.4, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 13.3, Protein 54.8

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