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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

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Description

This butter chicken recipe is so delicious, flavorful, and easy to prepare at home. My entire family loves this curry. Serve over warm basmati rice along with some naan bread for a delicious Indian meal.

Ingredient:

  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons tandoori masala powder
  • 2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • ⅓ cup cashews
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed