Butter Chicken - Murg Makhani Recipe

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Butter Chicken - Murg Makhani
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  1. Preparation (2 days before).
  2. Place in a bowl 2 tablespoons of yoghurt, the tandoori masala and salt, mix well and add the chicken, ensure the chicken is coated well and evenly. Cover and leave in the fridge for 2 days to marinate.
  3. Preparation (On the day).
  4. Mince the garlic and Onion into a paste. Liquidise the chopped tomatoes. Melt the butter in a large DEEP saucepan. Gently fry the onion paste for about 1 minute, add all the remaining powdered ingredients and the coriander (not the almonds) and stir well. Add the tomato paste, tomato puree and chicken stock and stir well allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Add the marinated chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes. Add the cream, yoghurt (2 Tablespoons), powdered almonds and cinnamon stick and stir well. Allow to simmer gently stirring regularly for 30 minutes Taste check and if required remove the cinnamon stick (Important). Remove from heat and place in a ovenproof dish. Place in the over at 200°C for a further 20-25 minutes stirring regularly.
  5. Serve on Pilau rice.
  6. This dish is best and usually served at weddings and special events due to the prohibitive cost of making it in India. However we are able to enjoy it at anytime. The sauce will freeze and keep for up to a month, and this is VERY fattening! but delicious.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 136.06 Kcal (570 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.03g 19%
Cholesterol 19.59mg 7%
Sodium 227.17mg 9%
Potassium 212.86mg 5%
Total Carbs 5.6g 2%
Sugars 2.75g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 6%
Protein 3.12g 6%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 41.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.45 Kcal (450 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.5g 19%
Cholesterol 15.47mg 7%
Sodium 179.4mg 9%
Potassium 168.09mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.42g 2%
Sugars 2.17g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 6%
Protein 2.46g 6%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 11%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 32.6mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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