INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN (FROM THE SPICE AND HERB BIBLE)

Indian Butter Chicken (From the Spice and Herb Bible) image

Provided by mlao77

Categories Curries

Time 55m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 28

6 -7 chicken breast fillets (I also use some skinless thighs for DH)
3 tablespoons tandoori spice mix
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon ghee
1 tablespoon cumin seed, ground
1 tablespoon freshly crushed garlic
6 tablespoons pureed onions (about 3 onions)
1 tablespoon medium heat curry powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons tomato sauce mixed with 1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tablespoon tomatoes or 1 tablespoon mango chutney
1 tablespoon ground almonds
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 tablespoon coriander leaves (cilantro leaves)
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
salt
2 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon cumin seed, ground
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, quills ground
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, ground
1/2 black pepper, ground
1/4 teaspoon medium heat chili powder
1/4 teaspoon green cardamom seeds, ground
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed, all ground
2 brown cardamom pods, roughly ground in pestle with mortar

Steps:

Mix one half Tabdoori spice blend with yogurt and marinate chicken overnight.
Next day, grill the chicken while preparing the sauce as follows.
In a pan, melt butter, add ground cumin and stir fry 30 seconds.
Add garlic and onion, stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
Mix together remainder Tandoori spice blend with curry powder, tomato paste, tomato sauce, chutney, ground almonds and garam masala, then add to sauce.
Simmer a few minutes, then add cooked chicken (you may cut up chicken into smaller pieces, if desired), along with any remaining marinade and pan drippings.
Add coriander leaves, cream, coconut milk, and add salt to taste.
Simmer gently and allow to reduce a little.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 67.4, Sodium 120.9, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 10, Protein 6.1