Easy Butter Chicken

Last Evening I had prepare Butter chicken, as you all know it takes a lot of time to prepare and I had loads of work to finish before dinner and also prepare dinner on time. So I tried the short-cut method to prepare this makhani gravy. There is nothing you can do about marination and grilling process for chicken. It takes the usual time it is suppose to take. But once that is ready you can prepare this gravy within like 10 mins. of course if you have all the ingredients in place. Just Read further for a simple Makhni Gravy which you can use to make Butter chicken, Veg. Makhanwala, Paneer Makhanwala etc.


http://i-m-not-a-chef.blogspot.com/2011/01/butter-chicken-murg-makhani.html is the link for your reference. Please follow the directions for the list of ingredient of Marination and Process.

and now for the Gravy:-

You will need:-
Fresh minced garlic 2 tbsp.
Ginger juliennes of 1 inch piece
Green chilli juliennes of 2-3
Mace Powder - 1 tsp.
Green Cardomom Powder- 2 tsp.
Kashmiri Red chilli powder - 2 tsp.
Coriander Powder-  1 tsp.
Kasoori Methi - 1 tsp.
Salt to taste
Honey 1-2 Tsp.
Cream - 1/2 cup
Butter - 2 tbsp.
Store bought tomato Puree/Paste- 1 cup

phewwww...lot of ingredients..but trust me...the gravy gets ready in 10 mins.

1. Just to remind again Please follow the process for marination and grilling the chicken.
2. Heat Butter in Pan and add minced garlic. Saute for a minute or two. Add Chopped ginger and green chilli juliennes. Saute.
3. Add tomato paste/puree and saute. Incase you are using paste and 1/2-2/3 cup water(not for puree).  Add Mace powder, Coriander Powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder and salt.
4. Saute till the raw flavour of tomatoes goes away. Once oil starts oozing out; add Cardomom powder.
5. Add Cream and mix well. Add chicken, mix well. Let it come to a boil.
6. Add Honey to kill the sour taste of tomaotes. Finally add the kasoori methi rubbed between your palms; give a good mix and remove from heat.
7. Garnish it with fresh cream and serve hot.