Easy Butter Chicken
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter
1 lb (500g) boneless chicken, cut into chunks
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated ginger
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp chili powder (optional)
1 cup tomato puree
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tsp sugar
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Cooked rice or naan, for serving
Instructions:
Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt the remaining butter and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
Stir in garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add tomato puree, cream, yogurt, sugar, and salt. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Return chicken to the pan, coat with sauce, and simmer for another 10 minutes until fully cooked.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan. Enjoy!