Learn how to make the classic Indian dish, Butter Chicken! This recipe breaks down the steps to create tender, marinated chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal served with rice or naan. Watch and enjoy this flavorful journey!
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00:00Assalam-o-Alaikum, today I am going to share with you a restaurant-style butter chicken recipe.
00:05In fact, this butter chicken will be much tastier than the restaurant-style butter chicken.
00:11I shared this recipe with you about 6 years ago.
00:14I have recreated it with some variations. It is very tasty.
00:18Let's start making it.
00:22To make butter chicken, I have taken 1 kg of chicken.
00:26To marinate the chicken, add 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of red chili powder, 2 tsp of lemon juice, 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste,
00:443-4 tbsp of yogurt, 2 pinches of red-orange food color.
00:56Mix all the ingredients well.
01:01Leave it for half an hour for marination.
01:04To make butter chicken gravy, heat 1 cup of oil in a pan.
01:09Add 2 tbsp of butter and 2 medium-sized onions.
01:19Fry the onions till they become soft.
01:23Add 4-5 green cardamoms and 1 mace.
01:29Fry the onions till they become soft.
01:33Once the onions become soft, add 4 medium-sized tomatoes.
01:37The weight of the tomatoes is 450-500 gm.
01:40The quantity of tomatoes will be sufficient.
01:42Add 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste.
01:47Add 1 tsp of salt.
01:50Add 1 tsp of red chili powder.
01:53Add 1 tsp of Kashmiri red chili powder.
01:56Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder.
01:59Add 1 handful of coriander leaves.
02:02Add 18-20 cashews.
02:06Fry the tomatoes till they become soft and mushy.
02:12Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
02:20The tomatoes have become soft.
02:25The tomatoes have become mushy.
02:30Remove the mixture from the pan.
02:34Let the mixture cool down.
02:38Once the mixture cools down, transfer it to a mixer jar.
02:43Make a smooth paste of the mixture.
02:47Meanwhile, let's fry the chicken.
02:50Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan.
02:53Arrange the chicken pieces in the pan.
02:57Arrange the chicken pieces in the pan.
03:00Keep the remaining marinade in the gravy.
03:05Keep it aside.
03:07After 2-3 minutes, turn the sides of the chicken.
03:11Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes.
03:16After 4-5 minutes, cover the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes.
03:22Cook the chicken till it is 60-70% cooked.
03:28After 10-12 minutes, turn the flame to high and dry the water.
03:39After 10-12 minutes, turn the flame to high and dry the water.
03:48Make a smooth paste of the mixture.
03:56The butter chicken puree is ready.
04:00Keep it aside.
04:02Dry the water on high flame.
04:08Smoke the chicken on the grill or directly in the gravy.
04:19Smoking enhances the taste of the dish.
04:27Smoking enhances the taste of the dish.
04:34Keep the chicken aside.
04:36Heat the pan on high flame.
04:42Cook the gravy for 4-5 minutes.
04:47Add the remaining marinade.
04:51Cook the gravy for 4-5 minutes on medium flame.
04:55Add the remaining oil.
04:59Cook the gravy for 4-5 minutes on medium flame.
05:05Add the chicken.
05:09Mix well.
05:12Add 1 cup of water.
05:18Mix well.
05:22Add 1 tbsp of roasted fenugreek leaves.
05:28Add 1 tsp of garam masala powder.
05:33Add 1 tbsp of tomato ketchup.
05:38Mix well.
05:41Cover the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes on low flame.
05:46After 10-12 minutes, add 3-4 tbsp of fresh cream.
06:00You can also use fresh cream instead of fresh cream.
06:05Mix well.
06:07Cook for 2 minutes.
06:11Add coriander leaves.
06:14Add 1-2 tbsp of butter.
06:17Add 1-2 tbsp of butter.
06:20Add 1-2 tbsp of butter.
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