Authentic Butter Chicken

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This recipe was given to me by an indian colleague at work. he is desperately trying to get me out of cooking indian from a jar. i played around with his qtys used thighs instead of breasts and added the onions. Even he was pretty impressed with this effort. its a family favourite now.

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Steps

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In a wok or large pan , add oil , sautee onion and set aside.

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Brown diced chicken until just cooked and set aside.

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Melt ghee over medium heat in wok or pan.

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Add ginger , garlic , garam masala , sweet paprika , coriander and chilli powder to the melted ghee , maintaining medium heat.

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Stir with a wooden spoon until aromas are released from the spices and they start to turn into a paste be careful not to let it burn.

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Return onion and chicken to the wok or pan , stirring until everything is coated in the spice paste.

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Add diced or pureed tomatoes and sugar.

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Bring to the boil and simmer for 20 minutes.

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Add lemon juice , cream and yogurt.

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Simmer for 2 minutes.

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Serve over steamed rice.

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Ingredients

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chicken thigh, onions, vegetable oil, minced ginger, garlic paste, garam masala, sweet paprika, ground coriander, chili powder, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, white sugar, lemon juice, diced tomatoes, ghee, cream, plain yogurt