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My Mother's Butterchicken

RECIPE

My Mother's Butterchicken

My Mother's Butterchicken

Chicken masala curry

Ingredient List

  • 500g chicken
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp masala
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 packet tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup full-cream yoghurt

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the onion, ginger, and garlic until soft. Add the masala, chilli, cardamom, and coriander and cook for a minute until fragrant.

Stir in the tomato paste, chicken broth, and yoghurt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce and simmer for 10–15 minutes. Stir in the butter.

Cut the chicken into smaller pieces, add to the sauce, and simmer for a further 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with naan or basmati rice.

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