Butter Chicken

"A recipe that my wife nudges me on more than a few occasions to make. I can't blame her. This recipe was given from a very generous ex-next door neighbor, passed down from a few generations, with some of my tweaks to make it my own. The key to this dish, as most curries, is to stir often while cooking slowly. I guarantee the time involved is well worth it. For anyone who loves authentic Butter Chicken, I am sure you will agree this one is a winner."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 20mins
Ingredients:
16
Serves:
6-8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Sauté the onions and chilies in butter on medium heat until onions turn clear, add some water if it starts to brown too much (approx 15 mins).
  • Add the garlic and sauté another 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes, stirring often.
  • Meanwhile, place the chicken breasts on a baking rack and bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes or until fully cooked through but not browned.
  • Let chicken cool then cut into bite sized cubes.
  • Pour the mixture from saucepan into a blender and puree for 1 minute or until very smooth, again add some water if mixture is too thick.
  • Place the puree mixture back in the saucepan and back on the stove, and add ground chili, ground cumin, garam masala, tandoori paste, cubed cooked chicken and tomato paste.
  • Add approximately ½ cup water.
  • Cook for 20 minutes on low/medium while stirring constantly, add more water if too thick while cooking.
  • Combine the half and half and sour cream and blend till smooth. Add to the sauce pan and stir on low, constantly stirring for 15 or until reduced to a thick curry.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander.
  • Serve with Basmati rice.

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From a town close to Vancouver, BC. We are very lucky to live in a city that has so many diverse restaurants serving cuisines from all over the world. Love cooking and creating new ideas. From the support and urging of my taste-testing wife, I think I have some recipes that you may actually like to try out! Good eating, and all in moderation!
 
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