Luxurious Creamy Halal Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Name: Luxurious Creamy Halal Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 500 g halal chicken breast, cubed; 1 can crushed tomatoes (400g); 1/2 cup plain yogurt (for marinating); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup cashews or almonds (for creamy sauce base); 1 TL Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

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Indulge in the universally loved flavors of Luxurious Creamy Halal Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani. Halal chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices, then traditionally grilled or simply pan-fried before being simmered in a stunning, velvety tomato gravy. The signature rich flavor comes from blending tomatoes, cashews (or almonds), and a generous amount of butter and heavy cream. The spices—including cardamom and fenugreek leaves (Kasuri Methi)—are finely balanced to create a mild, sweet, and incredibly aromatic dish. It is the perfect, comforting, restaurant-quality Indian classic for a family dinner. Serve with Naan and Basmati Rice.

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A deep bowl of bright orange-red curry with chunks of chicken, garnished with cream and cilantro

Prep Time25 min

Cook Time45 min

Servings4 Servings

Equipment

Blender or hand blenderLarge pot or Dutch oven

Ingredients

500 g halal chicken breast, cubed1 can crushed tomatoes (400g)1/2 cup plain yogurt (for marinating)1/2 cup heavy cream1/4 cup butter1/4 cup cashews or almonds (for creamy sauce base)1 TL Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

Instructions

1
Marinate the chicken cubes in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and Tandoori spices for at least 30 minutes.
2
Pan-fry or grill the marinated chicken until browned and mostly cooked. Set aside.
3
In a pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Sauté onions. Add the tomatoes, water, cashews/almonds, and remaining spices. Cook for 15 minutes.
4
Blend the sauce mixture until completely smooth and velvety. Return the sauce to the pot.
5
Stir in the remaining butter, heavy cream, and crushed Kasuri Methi. Add the cooked chicken. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with a swirl of cream and cilantro.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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