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Butter Chicken Or Chicken Makhani Recipe

Butter Chicken Or Chicken Makhani Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 pint yogurt, plain
1 tsp. ginger, ground
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. or a very quick dash of red food colouring
3 lb. chicken, skinless and boneless cut into pieces
oil
2 oz. butter
1 cinnamon stick -- 1 inch
2-3 cloves
3-4 green cardamoms
1 bay leaf (optional)
1/4 pint sour cream
1/4 tsp. saffron, crushed
1/4 pint cream
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp. almonds, ground
1/4 tsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. water

Directions:

Mix yogurt, ginger, salt and red coloring and rub into chicken.
Let it marinate overnight.
Place in an ovenproof dish and brush with oil.
Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40-50 minutes.
Save the liquid, if any.
In a saucepan, melt butter and gently fry cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms and bay leaf for 1 minute.
Add sour cream and chicken liquid.
Add crushed saffron, and cream.
Cover and simmer gently for 5-6 minutes.
Add chicken pieces and adjust seasoning.
Add ground almonds.
Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the chicken.
Let it thicken.
Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Serve with nan.
Note: Nan makes a lovely accompaniment to this dish. Indian Cooking by Lalita Ahmed, 1984

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	556.79 Kcal (2331 kJ)
Calories from fat	267.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.68g	46%
Cholesterol	254.69mg	85%
Sodium	1725.53mg	72%
Potassium	1113.22mg	24%
Total Carbs	5.05g	2%
Sugars	1.66g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.18g	1%
Protein	71.29g	143%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	124.3mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	124.6 Kcal (522 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.64g	46%
Cholesterol	57mg	85%
Sodium	386.16mg	72%
Potassium	249.13mg	24%
Total Carbs	1.13g	2%
Sugars	0.37g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.04g	1%
Protein	15.95g	143%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	27.8mg	12%

* 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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