Butter Chiken

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Ingredients

  • Thorka:
  • 2 tsp (10 ml). oil
  • 3 minced onions
  • 1-1/2 inch of ginger, minced
  • 6 cloves (or more) garlic, minced
  • Chicken:
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup (225 ml) whipping cream
  • 1 can tomato soup (mixed with 1/3 can of water)
  • 1 cup (225 ml) sour cream
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml). tomato paste
  • 1 tsp (5 ml). tandoori paste
  • 1-1/4 tsp (6 ml). red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 2 tsp (10 ml). salt
  • 2 tsp (10 ml). masala
  • 1 tsp (5 ml). turmeric
  • Serve over:
  • 4 cups (950 ml) cooked Basmati rice
Preparation
  • Thorka:
  • Put oil in a pot and saute the onions until caramelized, then add the ginger and garlic until brown.
  • Chicken:
  • Once the thorka is made, add the tomato paste and spices.
  • Mix until it forms a nice paste.
  • Mix the soup and sour cream in a bowl.
  • Once nicely mixed add sour cream and tomato soup.
  • When all mixed add the whipping cream and tandoori paste.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil, let this simmer for half an hour.
  • Once simmered add the chicken and let simmer for another half an hour, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Add another pinch of masala at the end for flavor.
  • Prepare your rice according to package directions.
  • Pour onto rice and enjoy!

 
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Samantha - November 20, 2010 10:37 AM

Best Recipe i've ever had. Easy to make and delicious.

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