Indian Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 4 boneless chicken (breast fillets) - دجاج مخلى
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric - كركم
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder - بودرة ثوم
• 2 tablespoon sunflower oil - زيت عباد الشمس
• For the sauce:
• 1 medium onion (chopped) - بصلة
• 2 large garlic cloves (sliced) - فصوص ثوم
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated) - جنزبيل
• 1 tablespoon garam masala - جاراماسالا
• 1 teaspoon turmeric - كركم
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika - بابريكا / فلفل أحمر
• 1/4 ground cumin teaspoon - كمون
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander - كسبرة ناشفة
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - فلفل أسود
• 1/2 teaspoon salt - ملح
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional) - شطة مطحونة
• 6 medium tomato (about 500g - diced) - طماطم
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste - معجون طماطم / صلصة طماطم
• 1/2 cup water - ماء
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar - سكر
• 2 tablespoon butter (30g) - زبدة
• 4 tablespoon coconut cream - كريمة جوز الهند
• 1 handful coriander (to garnish) - كزبرة
• 2 tablespoon cashew nuts (to garnish) - الكاجو

Step by step

1. Slice chicken breasts into cubes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and turmeric.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan and cook chicken on high heat until golden from outside but not cooked through. Set aside.
3. In a deep pot, heat remaining oil. Sauté onions on medium heat for 4-5 minutes then add garlic and ginger and sauté for another 2-3 minutes stirring frequently until onions are softened and translucent.
4. Add all spices and stir for one minute on low heat to release their aroma. Stir in chopped tomatoes.
5. Finally add, water, tomato paste and sugar. When it comes to a boil, cover and let it all simmer on low heat for 10 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and sauce has thickened.
6. Using a handheld mixer, puree the sauce into a smooth consistency.
7. Return to heat and add chicken. Cover and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes making sure chicken is cooked through.
8. Add butter and coconut cream. Mix gently until butter has melted and cream has been combined into the sauce. Taste and adjust salt & pepper.
9. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with fresh coriander and chopped cashew nuts.