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📝 Ingredients:
For Chicken Marinade:
- 500g boneless chicken (cubes)
- 1/2 cup yogurt 🥛
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder 🌶️
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- Salt to taste
For Gravy:
- 2 tbsp butter 🧈
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 onions (finely chopped) 🧅
- 3 tomatoes (pureed) 🍅
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 cup fresh cream 🥛
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
👨🍳 Instructions:
Step 1: Marinate Chicken
- Mix chicken with yogurt, spices, lemon juice, and salt
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (best 2–3 hours)
Step 2: Cook Chicken
- Heat a pan and cook marinated chicken
- Cook until tender and slightly golden
- Set aside
Step 3: Prepare Gravy
- Heat butter + oil in a pan
- Add onions and cook until golden brown
- Add ginger garlic paste and sauté
Step 4: Add Tomatoes & Spices
- Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates
- Add chili powder, turmeric, salt, and garam masala
Step 5: Combine Chicken
- Add cooked chicken into gravy
- Mix well and cook for 5–7 minutes
Step 6: Add Cream
- Add fresh cream and mix gently
- Add sugar (optional) for restaurant-style taste
- Cook for 2–3 minutes
🍽️ Serving:
- Garnish with butter and fresh coriander 🌿
- Serve hot with naan, roti, or rice
💡 Tips:
- For smoky flavor, use coal (dhungar method) 🔥
- Use cashew paste for richer gravy
- Don’t overcook after adding cream
