THE PERFECT N EASY INDIAN CURRY SAUCE (MAKHANI)
This is the basic makhani sauce to which either Tandoori chicken or Paneer is added towards the end, to make either Chicken Makhani or Paneer Makhani. If you like the sauce more creamy and mild you may want to increase the amount of fresh cream added to the sauce. You may also adjust the quantity of sugar/honey in the sauce according to your taste.
Provided by udita
Categories Asian
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil and butter together in a nonstick pan and add the cloves, cardamom, bay leaf and cinnamon.
- When they are heated through add the ginger, garlic and green chilli and keep stirring till they turn pink.
- Now add the tomato paste and let cook. You may add a little water if the sauce seems to be too thick.
- When the tomato paste starts to bubble add the red chilli powder, Garam masala Powder, turmeric powder, sugar/honey and salt.
- After about 2-3 minutes add the garam masala powder and fenugreek leaves' powder. Check for seasoning.
- Finish off with fresh cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.1, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 813.5, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 15.2, Protein 5.1
CHICKEN MAKHANI (INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN)
Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is a full flavored dish that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.
Provided by MITCHMAN21
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Saute shallot and onion until soft and translucent. Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat, and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. Stir cooked chicken into sauce.
- Mix together cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 523.4 mg, Sugar 5 g
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