Butter Chicken Curry

Prep Time:2 Hr, Cook Time:1 Hr, Total Time:3 Hr; Serves 6

 

For Curry

600g chicken fillets, cubed                                     250ml thick Greek yoghurt

3 cloves garlic, crushed                                          30ml fresh ginger, finely grated

2 tsp ground cumin                                                 2 tsp garam masala or

1 Tbs medium curry powder                                  1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp tumeric                                                             2 x Curry leaves

2 x Bay leaves                                                          15ml olive oil

1 onion, diced                                                           1 (410g) tin chopped tomatoes

10 ml tomato paste                                                  250ml cream

100 g butter

 

  • To make the curry, place the yoghurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, masala, curry powder, ground coriander and turmeric in a non-metallic container and mix well.
  • Stir in the chicken and coat well.
  • Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan and gently fry the onion for about 3–4 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and yoghurt mixture and cook for 4–5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and tomato paste, stir well and bring to the boil.
  • Add the Curry & Bay Leaves.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
  • Stir the cream and butter in last and heat through before serving. Make sure the butter and cream are the absolute last ingredient added. Do not over boil once added

 

For The Sides

Basmati Rice            Water                          Salt

  • Bring 6 cups of water to the boil.
  • Add 1 cup of rice with salt.
  • Boil for 12 minutes.
  • Strain and served

Notes: Best served with some fresh coriander leaves on top of the curry.

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