Makkhani Murghi (Butter Chicken) Recipe

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Makkhani Murghi (Butter Chicken)
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Directions:

  1. Mix together in a large bowl the yogurt with the lemon juice. beat well.
  2. In a grinder grind the cinnamon stick, cardamoms, cloves,chillies and the peppercorns, till fine. Mix the spices into the yogurt.
  3. Add the chicken stir well to ensure that the meat is coated with the spice mix. Allow 2 hours to marinate.
  4. Crush the ginger and garlic with the salt to make a pulp.
  5. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the garlic and ginger pulp, for 1 minute.
  6. Add the chicken and cook for 10 mmins.
  7. Add the tomato puree and butter, reduce the heat and cook for 10 minutes.
  8. In a separate pan put the tomatoes and ground cinnamon, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer to reduce the mix by half.
  9. Rub the tomatoes through a sieve and add to the chicken, cook for 5 minutes.
  10. Add the cream and stir.
  11. Serve with plain boiled rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 809.74 Kcal (3390 kJ)
Calories from fat 224.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.98g 38%
Cholesterol 59.36mg 20%
Sodium 82248.89mg 3427%
Potassium 1716.19mg 37%
Total Carbs 95.66g 32%
Sugars 6.88g 28%
Dietary Fiber 2.54g 10%
Protein 55.13g 110%
Vitamin C 143.1mg 238%
Iron 7.9mg 44%
Calcium 740.3mg 74%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.29 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.79g 38%
Cholesterol 11.38mg 20%
Sodium 15773.58mg 3427%
Potassium 329.13mg 37%
Total Carbs 18.35g 32%
Sugars 1.32g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 10%
Protein 10.57g 110%
Vitamin C 27.4mg 238%
Iron 1.5mg 44%
Calcium 142mg 74%

* 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

  • 17.8
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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