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!!