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Murgh Makhani

Murgh Makhani

by Nabeela Kauser
Rich and velvety chicken in a luxurious tomato-butter sauce, enriched with cream and aromatic spices. A traditional Indian classic full of flavour and authenticity.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 574 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken boneless, skinless, cubed
  • 200 g Fresh Cream
  • 50 g Butter
  • 2 Onions finely chopped
  • 3 Tomatoes pureed
  • 2 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 2 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Kasuri Methi crushed, optional
  • 50 ml Water
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 handful Fresh Coriander Leaves chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken with chilli powder, turmeric, ginger paste, 1garlic paste, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
  • Add finely chopped onions. Cook slowly until golden brown, about 8–10 minutes.
  • Add remaining ginger and garlic paste. Fry 2 minutes until aroma disappears.
  • Add tomato puree and cook 10 minutes until oil separates from masala.
  • Mix in coriander powder, garam masala, sugar, and salt. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add marinated chicken, stir to coat in masala. Pour in water, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, stir in fresh cream and kasuri methi. Cook 3–5 minutes gently.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 26gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 629mgFibre: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2207IUVitamin C: 20mgVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 87mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Butter, Chicken, Cream, Curry, Indian, Masala, Recipe
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