Easy Butter Chicken Recipe: How to Make Delicious Murgh Makhani at Home

 Butter chicken, also known as murgh makhani, is a delicious and popular dish from India that is loved by many. The dish is made with marinated chicken cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce. In this blog post, we will show you how to make this delicious dish at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 cup plain yogurt

• 1 tsp ginger paste

• 1 tsp garlic paste

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• Salt, to taste

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ginger paste

• 2 cups tomato puree

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 tsp sugar

• 1 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

• 1 tsp garam masala

• Salt, to taste

• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 2 hours.
2. Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger paste and sauté until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the tomato puree, heavy cream, sugar, kasoori methi, garam masala, and salt. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
4. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread.

Note: You can adjust the amount of spices and cream according to your taste preference.

Making butter chicken at home is easy, and with this recipe, you can enjoy the delicious taste of this dish without having to go to a restaurant. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner, or for when you're craving something comforting and flavorful. Give it a try and let us know how it turns out!