HEALTHY BUTTER CHICKEN (MURGH MAKHANI)

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Stolen from Sapna Magazine Online, edited for clarity. This version has 75% less fat and 60% fewer calories than the traditional Murgh Makhani. Edited 6/18/08 based on commenters.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Curries

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite sized cubes
1 onion, chopped finely
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Spray a 12" nonstick skillet with cooking spray and sear the chicken cubes. Once done, take the chicken out of the pan and put aside.
  • Sauté onion in one teaspoon of canola oil on low heat.
  • Add turmeric powder and sauté for another 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomato paste and sauté another minute.
  • Add butter, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, garam masala, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, cumin and sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chicken back to the pan and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Stir in milk, yogurt, tomato puree, and water.
  • Simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 87.5, Sodium 785.3, Carbohydrate 15.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 9.2, Protein 30.9

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