Saturday, January 14, 2017

Authentic Moti Mahal Butter Chicken

Ingredients:


Grilled Chicken:
Chicken Thighs: 2 lbs, boneless and skinless
Yogurt: 3 tablespoons
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Red Chili Powder: ½ teaspoon
Garam Masala: a pinch
Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
Lime Juice: from one lime
Vegetable Oil: 1 tablespoon


Gravy:
Vegetable Oil: 1 tablespoon
Butter: 1 tablespoon
Tomato Puree: 1 15-oz can
Shahi Jeera (caraway seeds): 1 teaspoon
Garlic: 1 tablespoon, minced
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Red Chili Powder: ½ teaspoon
Methi (fenugreek leaves): 1 tablespoon
Sugar: 1 tablespoon
Thai Chili: 2, minced, remove seeds
Heavy Cream: 3 tablespoons
Cilantro Leaves: for garnish


Steps:


Grilled Chicken
  1. Mix all of the ingredients listed in a large bowl. There is no need to marinade.
  2. Grill the chicken until it is half done and keep aside.
Gravy
  1. In a large pan, add oil, butter, garlic, and caraway seeds.
  2. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes on a low flame. Be careful not to brown.
  3. Add Thai chili and tomato puree.
  4. Cook on medium heat until the oil separates.
  5. Add sugar, red chili powder, salt, and grilled chicken. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Turn the heat down to low and add heavy cream. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with cilantro.

Chefs’ Note: the caraway seeds are the KEY ingredient!!