Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) Recipe

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Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut chicken into chunks.
  2. In a bowl, add the chicken and all of the marinade ingredients.
  3. Mix well and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
  4. In a medium size pan, melt the ghee over medium heat.
  5. Add in the onion, stir, and cover for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken and marinade to the pan and cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes. Chicken will not brown or whiten very much, this is ok.
  7. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and clove, and fry for 1 minute.
  8. Add the ginger and garlic, and fry for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  9. Add the green chili and tomato puree, and mix well.
  10. Add all of the spice mix and mix well.
  11. Allow the curry to come to a boil and then lower the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes till most of the juice from the tomatoes evaporates.
  12. Add the dried fenugreek leaves and allow it to cook for another 2 minutes.
  13. Stir in the butter until it melts.
  14. Stir in the yogurt and milk until desired consistency is reached.
  15. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 642.81 Kcal (2691 kJ)
Calories from fat 528.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.77g 90%
Cholesterol 143.4mg 48%
Sodium 96.48mg 4%
Potassium 565.46mg 12%
Total Carbs 13.17g 4%
Sugars 5.84g 23%
Dietary Fiber 2.48g 10%
Protein 16.82g 34%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 19%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 82mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 210.58 Kcal (882 kJ)
Calories from fat 173.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.25g 90%
Cholesterol 46.98mg 48%
Sodium 31.61mg 4%
Potassium 185.24mg 12%
Total Carbs 4.31g 4%
Sugars 1.91g 23%
Dietary Fiber 0.81g 10%
Protein 5.51g 34%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 19%
Iron 0.3mg 5%
Calcium 26.9mg 8%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.3
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium

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