Makkhani Murghi (Chicken in Butter Sauce)

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Servings: 4 pies Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy, rich tomato-butter chicken with aromatic spices and tender tandoori-style meat
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Makkhani Murghi (Chicken in Butter Sauce)

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 pies Calories: 540
Dietary:
V Vegan

Description

Makkhani Murghi is a beloved North Indian classic that celebrates the harmony of rich butter, tangy tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This dish features tender pieces of tandoori-style chicken simmered in a luscious, velvety sauce. The base is built from pureed tomatoes, fresh ginger, and a blend of warm spices like garam masala and roasted cumin. Fresh cream adds a luxurious texture and balances the heat from green chilies and cayenne. It’s a vibrant, flavorful meal perfect for special dinners or festive gatherings. Serve with naan bread or basmati rice to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.

Directions

  1. Place tomato puree in a clear measuring jug.
  2. Slowly add water while mixing, until you have 8 fl oz of diluted tomato sauce.
  3. Stir in grated ginger, cream, garam masala, salt, sugar, chopped green chili, cayenne pepper, chopped coriander, lemon juice, and ground roasted cumin seeds into the tomato mixture. Mix well.
  4. Heat unsalted butter in a wide sauté pan or large frying pan over medium heat until melted.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan with the melted butter.
  6. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to incorporate the butter.
  7. Add the cooked tandoori chicken pieces to the pan, discarding any accumulated juices from the chicken.
  8. Gently stir once to coat the chicken, then transfer the chicken pieces to a warm serving platter.
  9. Spoon the remaining sauce generously over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 pies

Amount Per Serving
Calories 540kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g70%
Saturated Fat 25g125%
Cholesterol 180mg60%
Sodium 650mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 8g
Protein 25g50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: makkhani murghi, butter chicken, indian curry, tomato sauce, creamy chicken, garam masala, tandoori chicken, ginger, green chili, coriander, cumin, lemon juice, cream, dinner recipe, spicy, aromatic
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