BUTTER CHICKEN 1/2 cup (100 grams) butter 1 onion grated 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon garlic paste 3/4 cup tomato puree 2 to 3 green chillies finely chopped A few green coriander (cilantro) leaves, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder Salt to taste 1 cup (200 grams) cream 1 cooked Tandoori Chicken ( recipe), cut into 8 pieces Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (350 degrees F). Melt butter in frying pan. Add the grated onions and fry until golden brown. Add the ginger and garlic pastes. Fry for a minute. Add the tomato puree, chopped green chillies, coriander leaves, chilli powder, and salt. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Turn heat to low and add the cream stirring constantly. Do not let it boil. Cook for a minute and turn off the heat. Arrange tandoori chicken pieces in an ovenproof dish. Pour the sauce on it. Heat in preheated oven for 20 minutes Serve hot. Servings: 4 Adapted from unknown source
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