Punjabi Style Butter Chicken

Step 1

Take 200 grams of chicken in a bowl and add 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon jeera powder, 1/4 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste, a pinch of orange-red color, 2 tablespoon curd. Mix well and marinate it for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Spray the grill pan and add the marinated chicken. Grill the chicken on both sides. Once the chicken is well-done, take out the chicken and keep it aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon oil and add 1 large chopped onion. Sauté for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add 1 large chopped tomato, 1/2 cup cashews, and cook until tomatoes are soft. Turn off the stove.

Step 5

Once the mixture is cool, add it to the grinder and add 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon jeera powder. Make a smooth paste.

Step 6

Heat 3 tablespoon butter and add 1/2 teaspoon shah jeera. Now add onion-tomato paste and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 7

Add 1/2 cup water and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon Kasuri methi, and mix well. Close the lid and cook for 1 minute.

Step 9

Now add grilled chicken pieces and cook for 1 minute. 10. Turn off the stove and serve with Naan or Roti.