Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

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Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

By Grace Lynn

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SERVINGS 4 UNITS US

• 1tablespoon peanut oil
• 1shallot, finely chopped
• ¹⁄₄white onion, chopped
• 2tablespoons butter
• 2teaspoons lemon juice
• 1tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1teaspoon garam masala
• 1teaspoon chili powder
• 1teaspoon ground cumin
• 1bay leaf
• ¹⁄₄cup plain yogurt
• 1cup half-and-half
• 1cup tomato puree
• ¹⁄₄teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1pinch salt
• 1pinch black pepper
• 1tablespoon peanut oil
• 1lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
• 1teaspoon garam masala
• 1pinch cayenne pepper
• 1tablespoon cornstarch

• ¹⁄₄cup water

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.

2. Saute shallot and onion until soft and translucent.

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