Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts (skinned and cubed)
  • 8 ounces yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb butter
  • 12 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 -2 serrano pepper, minced (these are HOT)
  • 14 ounces tomato puree
  • 12 teaspoon chili powder
  • 12 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 12 teaspoon fenugreek leaves
  • 3 tablespoons roasted cashews, ground
  • 34 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Strain yogurt in muslin cloth 15 minute to drain off whey.
  • Put chicken in gallon size zip lock bag.
  • Combine the 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 Tbl.
  • curry powder and 1/4 teaspoons salt, add to chicken in bag and squish around to distribute seasonings, Set aside.
  • Prepare marinade:.
  • Mix chili powder, salt, garlic, ginger paste, lemon juice and garam masala, combine with yogurt.
  • Add to chicken in the bag, squish around to distribute marinade, seal bag and Chill at least 4 hours
  • Preheat oven to 450'.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and place on baking pan, discard marinade.
  • Bake 10-15 minute, turning occasionally, til cooked thoroughly.
  • Makhani sauce:.
  • Heat butter on med.
  • in large non stick skillet, add garam masala, wait till it crackles.
  • Add ginger paste, garlic and minced serrano pepper.
  • Cook 2 minute, add tomato puree, chili powder, coriander, salt, and water bring to boil, reduce heat, simmer 10 minute Add honey, fenugreek leaves and ground cashews, cook 5 minute.
  • Add chicken and cream.
  • Simmer til heated through.
  • Serve over jasmine rice.