Indian cuisine is known for its bold and spicy flavors. If you want to make Indian food spicier, here are a few tips: 1. Use fresh chili peppers: Fresh chili peppers are a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine and can add heat to any dish. The most commonly used chili peppers in Indian cooking are green chilies, red chilies, and jalapeños 2. Add spice blends: Indian spice blends like garam masala, curry powder, and tandoori masala contain a mix of spices that can add a lot of flavor and heat to a dish. 3. Use ginger and garlic: Ginger and garlic are commonly used in Indian cooking and can add a spicy kick to any dish. You can use fresh ginger and garlic or ginger-garlic paste. 4. Cook with mustard oil: Mustard oil is a common cooking oil in Indian cuisine and has a pungent flavor that can add a spicy kick to any dish. 5. Experiment with different spices: Indian cuisine uses a wide variety of spices, and each one has a unique flavor and level of heat. Experiment with different spices li
ADVERTISEMENT
''Butter Chicken'' - The name alone can make you want to enjoy this all- time favourite Indian dish. Butter chicken continues
slide 2 of 2
Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish that is made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce, enriched with butter and spices. Here's a simple recipe to make butter chicken at home:
Ingredients:
- 500 grams boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cream
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, add chicken, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, kasuri methi, and salt. Mix everything well and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until it turns golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and keep it aside.
3. In the same pan, melt butter on medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.
5. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down for a few minutes.
6. Once it cools down, transfer the onion-tomato mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
7. Pour the blended mixture back into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
8. Add cooked chicken to the pan and mix everything gently. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
9. Add cream to the pan and mix everything well.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.
That's it! Your delicious butter chicken is ready to be enjoyed.
Comments
Post a Comment