Butter Chicken
- 675 g boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 teaspoons garam masala, divided
- 4 teaspoons tandoori masala, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews, unsalted
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
- In a bowl combine chicken, olive oil, 3 tsp garam masala and 3 tsp tandoori masala. Refrigereate, covered, for at least 1 hour to let flavours develop. Can also sit overnight.
- in a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, add onion and cook until soft. Add remaining 1 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp tandoori masala. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken, cook, stirring for about three minutes. Add tomatoes incl juices.
- Reduce heat to low and, cover and simmer for 30 minute Stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine cashews and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minute
- Drain half the water and blend remaining water with cashews until oureed.
- Add pureed cashews to chicken and let simmer for 5 minute Stir in cream and cilantro.
- Serve with basmati rice.
chicken breasts, olive oil, garam masala, tandoori masala, butter, onion, tomatoes, cashews, water, cream, cilantro
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/butter-chicken-490873 (may not work)