Makkhani Murghi (Chicken in Butter Sauce)

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.

Cooking Method: Frying, Roasting, Stewing

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 540

Dietary: 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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