An all natural spice blend that makes making homemade Butter Chicken easy.
Ingredients
Paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, pepper, fennel, ginger, cinnamon, fenugreek, cardamom, chilli, cloves, caraway, brown cardamom and mint.
Use
INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN
1 Kg chicken thigh fillets,
1 pack Butter Chicken seasoning,
1 tbs butter or ghee
375 g plain yoghurt
1 tbs crushed garlic,
1/2 cup pureed onions
2 tbs ketchup
1 Tbs brown sugar,
1 tbs tomato paste
1 tbs mango chutney
1 Tbs ground almonds,
200ml single cream
1 Tbs chopped fresh coriander leaves,
1 small can (85-100 mL) coconut milk
Mix 1/2 pack butter chicken mix with yoghurt and marinate chicken
overnight. Next day, cook under grill while preparing the sauce.
Melt butter in heavy pan, add garlic and onion, fry 2-3 minutes.
Mix other half of spice pack with tomato paste, ketchup, chutney,
and almond meal. Add to onions. Simmer, then add cooked
chicken and pan drippings. Stir in coriander, cream, coconut
milk, salt to taste. Simmer to reduce a little before serving.
Serves 6-8.
