Butter chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbChicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 1/2 cupGreek yogurt
• 1 tbspGaram masala
• 4 tbspButter
• 1Yellow onion, diced
• 4 clovesGarlic, minced
• 1 tbspFresh ginger, grated
• 2 cupsTomato puree
• 1/2 cupHeavy cream
• 1 tspGround cumin
• 1 tspPaprika
• 1/4 cupFresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt

Method

1. 1

   Toss the chicken with the yogurt, half the garam masala, and salt and set aside while you start the sauce.

2. 2

   Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high and brown the chicken in batches. Remove.

3. 3

   Melt the rest of the butter, cook the onion until soft, then add the garlic, ginger, remaining garam masala, cumin, and paprika for one minute.

4. 4

   Add the tomato puree and simmer until thick and deepened, 12 minutes, then stir in the cream.

5. 5

   Return the chicken and simmer until cooked through, 8 minutes. Season and scatter with cilantro.