Murgh makhani (Butter chicken)

Murgh makhani (Butter chicken)

4.7 663 ratings
Prep. 40min
Total 1 h 15min
6 portions

Ingredients

Chicken
  • chicken thigh fillets each thigh cut into 8 pieces
    800 g
  • lemon juice
    30 g
  • salt
    ¼ tsp
  • natural yoghurt
    150 g
  • tandoori paste (see Tips)
    120 g
  • oil for greasing
Butter sauce
  • cumin seeds
    2 tsp
  • coriander seeds
    2 tsp
  • cinnamon quill
    2 cm
  • black cardamom pod
    1
  • fenugreek seeds
    1 tsp
  • ghee (see Tips)
    45 g
  • brown onions (approx. 180 g), cut into halves
    1 - 2
  • ginger paste (see Tips)
    20 g
  • garlic paste (see Tips)
    10 g
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • fresh long green chillies trimmed and cut into halves (optional)
    2
  • fresh coriander leaves, stalks and roots, cut into thirds, plus extra leaves for garnishing (see Tips)
    20 sprigs
  • canned whole tomatoes
    400 g
  • water
    70 g
  • cashews plus extra for garnishing
    70 g
  • unsalted butter
    40 g
  • garam masala (see Tips)
    1 tsp
  • pouring (whipping) cream
    100 g

Nutrition per 1 portion

Calories 606 kcal / 2545.7 kJ
Protein 30.9 g
Fat 47 g
Carbohydrates 14 g
Fiber 6.4 g
Saturated fat 17.2 g
Sodium 580.8 mg

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