Authentic Butter Chicken

Authentic Butter Chicken


1. In a wok or large pan, add oil, sautee onion and set aside.

2. Brown diced chicken until just cooked and set aside.

3. Melt ghee over medium heat in wok or pan.

4. Add ginger, garlic, garam masala, sweet paprika, coriander and chilli powder to the melted ghee, maintaining medium heat.

5. Stir with a wooden spoon until aromas are released from the spices and they start to turn into a paste (about 1 minute) Be careful not to let it burn.

6. Return onion and chicken to the wok or pan, stirring until everything is coated in the spice paste.

7. Add diced or pureed tomatoes and sugar.

8. Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes. (Sauce should start to thicken).

9. Add lemon juice, cream and yogurt. (For creamer sauce add more yogurt and cream).

10. Simmer for 2 minutes.

11. Serve over steamed rice.

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