Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp peanut oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 white onion, chopped
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper , to taste
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 tbsp peanut oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
1 tsp garam masala
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water

Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
Saute shallot and onion until soft and translucent.
Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf.
Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Stir in half-and-half and yogurt.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.
Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillt over medium heat.
Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Reduce heat and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne.
Stir in about 1/3 of the sauce and simmer until liquid has reduced and chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Pour the rest of the sauce into the chicken.
Mix together cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce.
Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	759.83 Kcal (3181 kJ)
Calories from fat	634.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	70.55g	109%
Cholesterol	158.55mg	53%
Sodium	147.28mg	6%
Potassium	630.2mg	13%
Total Carbs	17.92g	6%
Sugars	6.35g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.53g	10%
Protein	15.96g	32%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	19%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	126.3mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	198.41 Kcal (831 kJ)
Calories from fat	165.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.42g	109%
Cholesterol	41.4mg	53%
Sodium	38.46mg	6%
Potassium	164.56mg	13%
Total Carbs	4.68g	6%
Sugars	1.66g	25%
Dietary Fiber	0.66g	10%
Protein	4.17g	32%
Vitamin C	3mg	19%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	33mg	13%

* 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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