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Tandoori Butter Chicken over Basmati
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Tandoori Butter Chicken over Basmati

4.5 (88 ratings)

A Tandoori Butter Chicken, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served over Basmati.

Prep
26 min
Cook
72 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb butter chicken
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 medium turmeric
  • 1 lb garam masala
  • a pinch fresh cilantro
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the butter chicken generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the butter chicken and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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