Butter Chicken - (Murgh Makhani) Recipe

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Butter Chicken - (Murgh Makhani)
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  1. Perforate the chicken pieces with either fork tines or with little knife cuts. (The idea is to allow the marinade to penetrate the pieces somewhat and have more surface areas to cling to.) Mix well the ingredients for the marinade and rub into the chicken pieces. Let it marinate for a few hours in the refrigerator, overnight if possible for best results.
  2. Heat half the butter on medium in a heavy-bottomed pan and put in the chicken along with the marinade. Cover and cook for about 25 minutes or till the chicken is fully cooked. After the liquids have evaporated, stir fry the chicken for some time in the residual fat.
  3. Heat the remaining butter in a saucepan and add the red chilli powder, coriander, cumin and black pepper. (See TIP at bottom) Fry for a few seconds. (See Step 6 Tip.).
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar and salt and cook uncovered on medium for about 7 minutes until the puree thickens and the fat separates. Stir in the whisked cream and reduce the heat to low.
  5. Add the chicken, chopped ginger and green chillies to the simmering gravy. Sprinkle salt to taste if needed. Mix well. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes or till the curry is thoroughly heated through.
  6. Just before serving pour melted butter over the curry. Garnish with a swirl of fresh cream and finely chopped coriander leaves.
  7. TIP: For a thicker and richer gravy cashewnut paste (soak cashews in water for an hour or so and grind them) can be added while making the gravy in step 3 - fry it along with the spice powders and then proceed as above.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 416.79 Kcal (1745 kJ)
Calories from fat 232.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.85g 40%
Cholesterol 164.74mg 55%
Sodium 692.48mg 29%
Potassium 841.21mg 18%
Total Carbs 7.56g 3%
Sugars 3.25g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 7%
Protein 42.09g 84%
Vitamin C 13.7mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 54.1mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.96 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 50.97mg 55%
Sodium 214.26mg 29%
Potassium 260.28mg 18%
Total Carbs 2.34g 3%
Sugars 1.01g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 7%
Protein 13.02g 84%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 16.7mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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