Murgh Makhani – Moghul Butter Chicken

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 16
Mogul Butter Chicken is a creamy and delicious North Indian dish
in Main

Prep

45 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

800 g boneless skinless chicken thighs , cut into 3-4cm pieces
2 garlic cloves , peeled and finely crushed
2 cm ginger , peeled and finely grated
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon hot chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
75 ml natural yoghurt
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil , for brushing
1 1/2 tablespoons ghee or 1 1/2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves , peeled and finely chopped
2 cm ginger , peeled and finely chopped
1 cardamom pod , seeds lightly crushed
2 cloves
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon hot chili powder , to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek
275 ml tomato puree
1 tablespoon lemon juice
40 g unsalted butter
100 ml double cream
1 tablespoon chopped coriander , to garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
622
Sugar
6g
Fat
50g
Mogul Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a popular North Indian dish that has become a favorite around the world. The dish is known for its creamy and aromatic sauce that is made with a blend of spices, tomato puree, and cream. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and a variety of spices before being grilled and then added to the sauce. The result is a flavorful and indulgent dish that is perfect for a special occasion or family dinner.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together garlic, ginger, salt, chili powder, lemon juice, yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, cumin and chicken and let marinate for 30 minutes.
2.Preheat the grill to high heat and brush chicken with vegetable oil.
3.Grill chicken for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
4.In a separate pan, heat ghee. Add garlic, ginger, cardamom, cloves, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, fenugreek and tomato puree. Mix and cook for about 5 minutes.
5.Add the cooked chicken to the pan and pour in lemon juice, butter and double cream and stir well.
6.Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7.Place in a serving dish and sprinkle chopped coriander over the top to garnish.

PROS

Mogul Butter Chicken is a rich and delicious dish that is sure to impress your guests.
The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the spice mix.

CONS

Mogul Butter Chicken can be high in fat and calories due to the use of cream and butter in the sauce.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be particularly healthy, it does provide a good source of protein from the chicken. The spice mix contains a variety of beneficial spices such as garlic, ginger, and turmeric which have been linked to improving digestive health and reducing inflammation in the body.

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