Easy Butter Chicken (Makhani) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 chicken breasts , cut in bite sized pieces
2 -3 tbsp butter
4 shallots, sliced in thin strips
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp gingerroot, finely chopped
1 tbsp garlic (finely chopped or pressed )
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 bay leaf
2/3 cup cream
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 tsp hot paprika (or to taste)
salt
1/4 cup slivered almonds, divided (optional)
1/4 cup plump golden raisin (optional)
3 -4 tbsp fresh coriander or 3 -4 tbsp cilantro

Directions:

Cook the shallots in butter until they are limp and soft.
Turn up the flame a bit and add the chicken. Cook quickly, browning on all sides.
When the chicken is cooked through, add the spices, ginger and garlic and stir for a few minutes.
Add some water according to your discretion. Add the tomato, set to simmer. Add lemon juice.
Add the cream, coriander, almonds, raisins, and simmer some more.
Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	809.73 Kcal (3390 kJ)
Calories from fat	395.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.91g	68%
Cholesterol	77.27mg	26%
Sodium	2143.3mg	89%
Potassium	1586.46mg	34%
Total Carbs	98.54g	33%
Sugars	48.08g	192%
Dietary Fiber	13.32g	53%
Protein	19.03g	38%
Vitamin C	48.1mg	80%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	7.2mg	40%
Calcium	337.7mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	64.5 Kcal (270 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.5g	68%
Cholesterol	6.16mg	26%
Sodium	170.74mg	89%
Potassium	126.38mg	34%
Total Carbs	7.85g	33%
Sugars	3.83g	192%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	53%
Protein	1.52g	38%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	80%
Iron	0.6mg	40%
Calcium	26.9mg	34%

* 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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