Shreya's Murg Makhanwala

                                                                                                     

Ingredients :

Chicken,cut into cubes....................................................1/2 kg

Butter................................................................................2 tbsp

Refined Oil.........................................................................1tsp

Cashew.............................................................................1/4 cup

Ground Almonds.............................................................1/4 cup

Cinnamon.........................................................................2....1/2 inch pieces

Ginger Paste....................................................................1 tsp

Garlic Paste.....................................................................1 tsp

Green Chilly Paste...........................................................1/2 tsp

Onion,medium size,chopped fine...................................1/2 cup

Salt.....................................................................................as per taste

Fresh Coriander,chopped fine(optional)......................for garnishing

Fresh Cream,whisked.....................................................for garnishing

Method :

In a pan, heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp oil together. Butter heats up and burns easily so mixing the oil with butter helps. 

Add cinnamon sticks and stir till fragnant. Add the onion and saute till it turns transparent.

Add ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilly paste, salt and stir constantly.

Add a dash of water to help cook.

Combine cashew and almond paste and mix to the pan. Add 2 cups of water to make a

thick gravy and bring to a boil.

Put the chicken pieces and cook till the chicken becomes soft.

Melt the remaining butter and pour over the chicken .

Garnish with cream and chopped coriander leaves.

Murg makhanwala or Chicken makhanwala or Butter chicken whichever name you prefer to call your dish is ready !!
Serve with naan, tandoori roti or just plain roti.

Shreya's Murg Makhanwala