Finger Lickin Good Butter Chicken Food

FINGER LICKIN' GOOD BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the Tandoori Masala, ginger, garlic,oil and yogurt. Whisk until smooth, adjust seasonings to preference. Add the chicken and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes and ideally for 12-24 hours, covered in the refrigerator.
• Heat the Ghee in a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the peppercorns,cardamom,cloves, star anise to the pan,let saute for 30 seconds.
• Add the onions and sauté until they turn translucent and start to sweat, about 6-7 minutes, onions should be slightly brown at the edges. Add ginger and garlic paste and let cook for a few seconds, making sure to stir it so it doesn't burn.
• Once the raw smell of the garlic and ginger is gone add in diced tomatoes and let the mixture cook down till it become almost pulpy.
• Once the mixture has become pulpy turn off the stove and let it cool
• Puree the mixture in a blender along with 1 cup water and return to the pan on a medium flame. Remember to hold the lid of the blender down with a kitchen towel when blending, to avoid accidents.
• Strain this mixture into the pan to avoid any small pieces of spices getting into your dish.
• Cook for approximately 4 minutes and then add in chilli powder,coriander/cumin powder,garam masala. Continue to cook for about 5 more minutes (careful as the liquid does sputter outside the pan)
• Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken (discard any excess marinade) and cook for about 5-6 minutes, stirring as required to brown all sides. You can also grill the chicken or cook in the oven at 350 degrees for 10 minutes(it will finish cooking in the sauce) I especially love grilling it on my charcoal grill in the summertime.
• Add the butter chicken sauce to the pot and heat everything through. Once it starts to bubble, add the butter, cream and garam masala. When the sauce regains a simmer, add the crushed fenugreek leaves (rub them in between your fingers/palm).
• Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.
• If you want to freeze the sauce for future use you can. Just cool the sauce and freeze it for up to 4 months., it will help blend the flavors even more, just remember to bring the sauce back to room temperature before proceeding with the recipe. DO NOT ADD CREAM TO SAUCE IF YOU ARE FREEZING IT!

FINGER-LICKIN' SMOKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chickens with Cajun seasoning and leave at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Melt butter with Worcestershire, Tabasco, lemon juice and garlic salt; add 7 Up.
• Cook chickens on charcoal grill with mesquite charcoal.
• Turn often and baste with butter/7-Up mixture several times.
• When chicken is done (about 60 minutes), baste one more time - it keeps the chicken moist.

FINGER-LICKING CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Use to marinate chicken pieces at least 30 minutes and then to baste the meat as it cooks in the oven or over hot coals.

(MURGH MAKHANI) BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, garam masala and cumin in a large bowl. Put the chicken in, and coat with the marinade. Cover, and refrigerate (for up to a day).
• In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter in the oil until it starts to foam. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger and cumin seeds, and cook until the onions start to brown.
• Add the cinnamon stick, tomatoes, chiles and salt, and cook until the chiles are soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add the chicken and marinade to the pan, and cook for 5 minutes, then add the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for approximately 30 minutes.
• Stir in the cream and tomato paste, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add the almonds, cook for an additional 5 minutes and remove from the heat. Garnish with the cilantro leaves.