Name: Tamarind Spice Balance Punjabi Butter Chicken
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Punjabi Indian
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs; 2 tomatoes, pureed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup cream; 1/2 cup water; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp tamarind paste

Tamarind Spice Balance Punjabi Butter Chicken

Adds tangy depth to balance the richness of the dish.

52 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix tamarind paste into the tomato puree.
Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, then onions, chilies, and ginger garlic paste.
Add turmeric and red chili powder, cook for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in tomato puree, water, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add chicken, garam masala, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in butter and cream, mix well.
Cook for 5 more minutes until thickened.
Serve with rice or naan.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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