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Ingredients
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Butter Chicken
Aromatic Basmati Rice
Seasonal Vegetables
Method
Butter Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and cayenne pepper.
- 2
- 3
Add Garlic and Ginger
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the pan and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.
- 5
Add Spices and Tomato Puree
Stir in garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and tomato puree. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- 6
Add Cream
Reduce heat to low, and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- 7
Garnish
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Aromatic Basmati Rice
- 8
Rinse the Rice
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- 9
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, salt, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
- 10
Fluff the Rice
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.