Tuesday, 30 July 2013

"BUTTER CHICKEN" New Version

"BUTTER CHICKEN" New Version



Ingredients for the chicken-(serves 6)
  • Chicken-1 kg
  • Thick curd-1 cup
  • garlic paste-1 tbsp.
  • a pinch of red food colour
  • salt according to taste
Method:-
Combine all the above ingredients together and allow to marinate for atleast 2 hrs so that the flavors permeate the chicken. Roast or grill the chicken pieces till done or till juices run clear when pierced. I use my gas tandoor /or sometimes the grill for this purpose.Let little bits and pieces of the chicken burn a little -that imparts the smokey flavor.

Ingredients for the gravy-
  • Onions- 2 medium sized
  • Tomatoes- 5 large
  • Garlic paste -1 tsp
  • Desi ghee- 2 tbsp
  • Cream/butter- for garnishing 1 tbsp each
  • Bay leaves- 2
  • Cloves- 4
  • Cardamom(green)- 2 powdered
  • Garam masala- 1 tbsp
  • sugar- 1/2 tsp
  • cumin-1/tsp
  • pinch of red food colour
  • green chillies-2 slit and deseeded
Method-
Combine chopped tomatoes and onions ,add garlic and all the spices except cumin and boil in pressure cooker ,about 5 whistles .Cool and puree in a blender.Heat desi ghee add cumin , let crackle next add the onion-tomato puree and the food colour and cook for 15-20 mins. add salt to taste, garam masala , green chilli and the chicken ,let the flavors infuse , continue cooking for another 10 mins. garnish with cream/butter before serving,can also add chopped coriander. Serve hot with nans.

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