EASY BUTTER CHICKEN (MAKHANI)

Easy Butter Chicken (Makhani) image

Provided by Aamna

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 chicken breasts, cut in bite sized pieces
2 -3 tablespoons butter
4 shallots, sliced in thin strips
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon gingerroot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic (finely chopped or pressed)
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
2/3 cup cream
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika (or to taste)
salt
1/4 cup slivered almonds, divided (optional)
1/4 cup plump golden raisin (optional)
3 -4 tablespoons fresh coriander or 3 -4 tablespoons cilantro

Steps:

Cook the shallots in butter until they are limp and soft.
Turn up the flame a bit and add the chicken. Cook quickly, browning on all sides.
When the chicken is cooked through, add the spices, ginger and garlic and stir for a few minutes.
Add some water according to your discretion. Add the tomato, set to simmer. Add lemon juice.
Add the cream, coriander, almonds, raisins, and simmer some more.
serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672, Fat 50.5, SaturatedFat 26.7, Cholesterol 211.8, Sodium 863.9, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 35.5