Bollywood Butter Chicken Recipe
aromatic basmati rice, grilled naan
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Ingredients
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Butter Chicken
Basmati Rice
Grilled Naan
Method
Butter Chicken
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Make the Sauce
Pour in the tomato puree and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add cream and mix well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Basmati Rice
Grilled Naan
Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and yogurt. Knead until smooth, then cover and let it rise for 1 hour.